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Book SynopsisA sympathetic illustrated guide to learning to live with your mind--even when it tries to trick you.Most of us spend our lives trailing after our minds, allowing our brains to take us in directions that are safe and secure, controlled and conformed. Your mind doesn't want you to take that new job, sign up for that pottery class, or ask someone out. It wants you to stay unemployed, unfulfilled, and single because it enjoys routine and is resistant to change, no matter how positive the change may be. But more often than not, that's not what you want.  Whose Mind Is It Anyway? will help you learn how to separate what you want from what your brain wants and how to do less when your mind is trying to trick you into doing more. In a colorful, funny, and nonthreatening way, it answers the difficult question of how we can take control of our self-defeating behaviors. Filled with charming illustrations, this book will be the friendly voice in your head to

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Book SynopsisMindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become.At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover and develop talents we didn’t realize we had—no matter what our age or background. We’re often told to “follow our passions.” But in Mindshift, Dr. Barbara Oakley shows us how we can broaden our passions. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific insights, Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change.Even seemingly “bad” traits, such as a poor memory, come with hidden advantages—like increased creativity. Profiling people from around the world who have overcome learning limitations of all kinds, Dr. Oakley shows us how we can turn perceived weaknesses, such as impostor syndrome and advancing age, into strengths. People may feel like they’re at a disadvantage if they pursue a new field later in life; yet those who change careers can be fertile cross-pollinators: They bring valuable insights from one discipline to another. Dr. Oakley teaches us strategies for learning that are backed by neuroscience so that we can realize the joy and benefits of a learning lifestyle. Mindshift takes us deep inside the world of how people change and grow. Our biggest stumbling blocks can be our own preconceptions, but with the right mental insights, we can tap into hidden potential and create new opportunities.

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Book SynopsisSelf-confidence is more than just a feeling inside - it's an indispensable ingredient for success in life. This title arms you with proven tools and techniques for overcoming insecurity and social inhibitions, and for learning how to think and behave with more confidence at work, socially, and even in love.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Considering the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Assessing Your Confidence 9 Chapter 2: Identifying Your Sticking Points 29 Chapter 3: Charting Your Course Ahead 43 Part II: Gathering the Elements 55 Chapter 4: Finding Your Motivation 57 Chapter 5: Sticking to Your Principles 71 Chapter 6: Making Friends with Your Emotions 87 Chapter 7: Unleashing Your Passion 101 Part III: Building Your Confident Self 117 Chapter 8: Moving Beyond Perfection 119 Chapter 9: Stretching Yourself Mentally 137 Chapter 10: Developing Your Physical Confidence 153 Chapter 11: Raising Your Voice 163 Chapter 12: Getting the Result You Want 175 Part IV: Engaging Other People 191 Chapter 13: Demonstrating Confidence in the Workplace 193 Chapter 14: Approaching Romantic Relationships with Confidence 219 Chapter 15: Connecting Confidently via Social Media 233 Part V: The Part of Tens 249 Chapter 16: Ten Great Questions to Spur You into Action 251 Chapter 17: Ten Daily Habits to Raise Your Confidence 257 Index 263

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Book SynopsisVocab vulgarities with a colourful f*cking kick.

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Book SynopsisBring in the happiness with the third book in the Zen as F*ck series!

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