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Get the Summary of Chip Heath and Dan Heath's Made to Stick in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Made to Stick" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath explores why some ideas thrive while others die. The book introduces the concept of Commander's Intent (CI) used by the U.S. Army to empower soldiers to adapt to changing circumstances while still achieving the overarching objective. This principle of simplicity is central to...
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Get the Summary of Robert Greene's Mastery in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mastery" by Robert Greene explores the journey to achieving mastery in one's field, emphasizing the importance of following one's natural inclinations and the Life's Task. Leonardo da Vinci's relentless pursuit of art and science, driven by curiosity and an inner force, serves as a prime example of mastery. Greene argues that careers...
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It has been a long time since that day in July of 2001 when a friend and I and I were having a conversation about making a difference when I jokingly said "I should write a book!" and my friend replied "Why don't you?" Suffice it to say that this book would not be here today had it not been for the invaluable support and encouragement I received from the only 2 people who believed in me, and believed I could write a book that may, just may create...
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué las personas actúan de manera tan diferente en grupos grandes? ¿O cómo ciertos líderes, marcas o movimientos capturan la mente colectiva y son capaces de mover a las multitudes en la dirección que quieren? Vivimos en una era donde la información fluye más rápidamente que nunca, y donde las masas, ya sea en redes sociales, manifestaciones o incluso en la cultura popular, tienen un poder sin precedentes...
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¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué algunos líderes políticos, figuras públicas o incluso personas en tu círculo social parecen incapaces de reconocer sus propias limitaciones?Todos conocemos a personas que creen saberlo todo sobre todos los temas imaginables (¿has visto alguna vez algún tertuliano en televisión?). Son esas personas que, en medio de una conversación, tienen la respuesta perfecta para cualquier pregunta, la solución infalible...
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Psicología Oscura es una obra exhaustiva que sumerge al lector en las profundidades de la mente humana, explorando los aspectos más complejos y desafiantes de la psicología. Desde los fundamentos y orígenes hasta las estrategias de prevención, tratamientos y la travesía de recuperación, el libro arroja luz sobre las sombras de la mente, desentrañando la dualidad inherente en la naturaleza humana. A través de casos históricos, estudios de...
8) Psychopathy
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In this Psychopathy book, we will discuss some of the exact neuroscience in the brain that is responsible for the poor behavioral controls prominent in a manipulative psychopath who hurts people for his or her own gain. Due to these damaged or under-developed parts of the brain, we can see why psychopaths often cannot change their brain pathology and behavior to match their peers. The psychopathic individual often does not have the learning and...
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The Illusionist Within: Understanding Narcissistic Behavior" is a compelling exploration into the intricate world of narcissism and manipulative personalities. Delving into the depths of psychological illusion, this book unveils the subtle and deceptive behaviors that characterize narcissistic individuals. From the charming facade to the hidden motives, the author skillfully dissects the complex interplay of traits that define narcissistic behavior,...
10) Dark psychology
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Dive into the intricate realms of human psychology with "Dark psychology" a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration that delves into the depths of manipulation, influence, and the ethical responsibilities that guide our interactions. In this enlightening journey, readers are invited to traverse the intricate landscape of Dark Psychology-a realm shrouded in mystery and intrigue, where psychological techniques are harnessed for both constructive...
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2024.
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"In 1948, 12-year-old Amil, who is both Muslim and Hindu, struggles to find his place in Bombay, India, until his twin sister suggests he tell his story through drawings meant for their late mother as he tries to find hope and a sense of belonging in a chaotic world"--
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With a foreword by Nicholas Carr, author of the Pulitzer Prize–finalist The Shallows.
Today, society embraces sharing like never before. Fueled by our dependence on mobile devices and social media, we have created an ecosystem of obsessive connection. Many of us now lead lives of strangely crowded isolation: we are always linked, but only shallowly so.
The capacity to be alone, properly alone, is one of life's subtlest skills. Real solitude is...
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"What if there were a set of rules to educate people against race-based social faux pas that damage relationships, perpetuate racist stereotypes, and harm people of color? This book provides just that in an effort to slow the malignant domino effect of race-based ignorance in American communities and workplaces to help address the vestiges of our nation's racist past. Race Rules is an innovative, practical manual for white people of the unwritten...
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El paranoico suele ser convincente, incluso carismático. En él no se reconoce el delirio de una manera inmediata. Incapaz de una mirada interior, parte de la certeza granítica de que todo mal debe ser atribuido a los demás. Su lógica secreta avanza invirtiendo las causas, sin perder una apariencia de racionalidad. Esta locura "lúcida", como la definían los manuales de psiquiatría, consiste en un estilo de pensamiento que, carente de una dimensión...
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Develop The Skill Of Reading People Analyze people before they even create an initial impression. Would you ever like to read someone and find out what their intentions are? Learning how to use this method efficiently can enhance many fields of your career, relationships, and self-development as well. The suggested tips and methods can assist the reader in creating a precise way to learn how to evaluate individuals accurately. What if I told you that...
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Esta valiosa transcripción de un taller impartido por Marshall Rosenberg muestra el gran potencial para la sanación que tiene la Comunicación NoViolenta (CNV). Esta práctica transforma el dolor emocional, la depresión, la vergüenza y el conflicto en una clase de conexión que empodera a las personas. Como comparte Rosenberg, el dolor emocional no es más que una señal de que hay necesidades insatisfechas. En este libro, el autor presenta unos...
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Jorge Freiría parte de evaluar las virtudes y las limitaciones de un trabajo anterior titulado "Relación grupo-tarea. Aporte al estudio de la estructura global "(1980). Las virtudes que él encuentra en su trabajo anterior se resumen en el intento de sistematización respecto a los grupos.Declara su disconformidad respecto al marco teórico demasiado mixturado (mezclado) que usó en esa ocasión (teoría psicoanalítica de lo manifiesto y lo latente,...
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"All her life Vera has felt like a stranger in the old and drafty farmhouse she arrived in as a five-year-old refugee from East Prussia in 1945, and yet she can't seem to let it go. 60 years later, her niece Anne suddenly shows up at her door with her small son -- Anne has fled the trendy Hamburg neighborhood she never fit into when her relationship implodes. Vera and Anne are strangers to each other, but have much more in common than they think....
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"Shoji Morimoto was constantly being told that he was a 'do-nothing' because he lacked initiative. Dispirited and unemployed, it occurred to him that if he was so good at doing nothing, perhaps he could turn it into a business. And with one tweet, he began his business of renting himself out to do nothing. Morimoto, aka Rental Person, provides a fascinating service to the lonely and socially anxious. Sitting with a client undergoing surgery, accompanying...
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This book of poetry deals with the conflict where science is dominant in working its wonders, and the religious has become questionable regarding its relevance. It results in our culture's tendency to view science as our major source of defining and controlling reality. This is suggested in Arthur C. Clarks novel, Childhood's End, as well as in the classic Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The point being that we are no longer children dependent...
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