The World's Best Book Summaries
What’s the psychology of procrastination? Why are humans ill-equipped to deal with distractions? One reason we find ourselves procrastinating is that we don’t prepare for even the most obvious things that might go wrong, according to Timothy A. Pychyl. You know yourself and know how you typically behave, but you likely don’t use that information to your advantage. Check out how that leads to two causes of procrastination.
Is there more to you than your thoughts and actions? What if the self you’ve always known isn’t as real as you think? In No Self, No Problem, Chris Niebauer challenges the understanding of the self in Western thought. He explores how our beliefs about identity, consciousness, and free will might be based on illusions. This book offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be human. Keep reading to discover why your sense of self might be more fluid than you ever imagined.
Have you ever wondered why certain moments seem to have a bigger impact on our decisions? What is pre-suasion, and how can impact the choice someone else makes? In his book Pre-Suasion, Robert Cialdini explores the critical moment people experience just before making a decision. He reveals how this instant can significantly shape our choices and explains why it’s so influential. Cialdini’s insights offer valuable strategies for persuasion and decision-making. Read more to discover Cialdini’s fascinating findings and learn how to captivate the attention of others in that moment before they make a decision.
Have you ever wondered why some people are more persuasive than others? What if the key to influence lies, not in what you say, but in what happens before you speak? In his book Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade, psychologist Robert Cialdini explores the crucial moments before persuasion occurs. Setting the stage for your message is just as important as the message itself. He shares valuable insights on how to make your audience more receptive to your ideas. Continue reading to discover the secrets of pre-suasion and learn how to become a master of influence.
What are the benefits of learning how to control your mind? How can lucid dreaming help you achieve that goal? While pleasure, fun, and play are valuable for mental and physical health, the true value of lucid dreaming is the opportunity it can provide for growth and learning. Lucid dreaming can help you control your mind, and therefore your life. Continue reading to learn how to gain better control of your mind.
What are sensory processing issues? Why do many autistic people rely on routines? What is stimming? In his book NeuroTribes, Steve Silberman notes two major differences in the neural functioning of autistic people versus allistic people, specifically in terms of processing sensory input and self-regulation. Continue reading to learn how autistic people’s brains process stimuli differently.
What does it feel like to be wrong? How do our brains process the realization that we’ve made a mistake? In her book Being Wrong, Kathryn Schulz explores the complex emotions and cognitive processes associated with error. She delves into the concept of “error blindness” and examines our reactions to discovering we’re wrong. Keep reading to uncover fascinating insights into what it feels like to be wrong and how it impacts our daily lives.
How does procrastination affect your mental and physical health? How does putting off a task result in stronger negative emotions? The desire to avoid negative emotions often drives procrastination. Timothy A. Pychyl warns that this rarely works out the way we expect it, because procrastination doesn’t make us happier, nor does it make us feel physically better. Take a look at the mental and physical effects of procrastination on health below.
What is the banality of evil? How can ordinary people commit extraordinary atrocities? What were Adolf Eichmann’s last words before he was hanged? In her book Eichmann in Jerusalem, Hannah Arendt explores the motivations behind Adolf Eichmann’s crimes in the Holocaust. She argues that his actions were driven by mundane factors rather than inherent wickedness. Discover how a desire for success, a sense of duty, and social conformity led an unremarkable man to participate in one of history’s greatest horrors.
Why do many autistic people have passions for special interests? Why do they struggle to identify sarcasm? Steve Silberman, the author of NeuroTribes, explains that autistic people also behave and think differently from their allistic peers. They often have deep passions known as special interests, have a tendency for literal thinking, and view things from a unique perspective. Keep reading to learn about these behavioral and cognitive patterns, and how they can be both benefits and deficits.