Do traditional self-help books really work? Don't fret if most of them have not really worked for you - especially the ones that focus on the execution of long-term plans. Perhaps you need something fast and easy! This practical book offers interesting and quick life hacks - which’ll work in less than a minute, hence the title 59 seconds!59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot (2010) by Richard Wiseman is a product of years of research done by psychologists...
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Language is an essential building block in maintaining a relationship!
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Don't just visualise, make a reliable plan for a successful life!
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What are your thoughts on brainstorming sessions in the office? Do you think brainstorming enhances creativity? Most people think that brainstorming within a group generates multiple creative ideas.It is an advertising guru, Alex Osborn’s claims made in the 1940s that made a connection of brainstorming to creativity. But, the above assumption is not completely true - brainstorming within a team won’t always lead to an increase in creativity! The overwhelming scientific research on brainstorming in a group does not support...
Become a human lie detector!
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Summary
When we think about self-improvement, we often envision an enormous task that will take months or years of dedication.59 Seconds offers useful insights and tips to improve your life in minutes, not months or years. The book touches upon various facets of life like creativity, likability, relationships and more and shows how you can improve upon each facet to lead a successful and fulfilling life. The scientific evidence behind the quick and quirky tips will surely bring positive transformation in...
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About the Author
Richard Wiseman holds Britain’s only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, and has published over 100 academic papers examining the psychology of magic and illusion, deception, luck and self-development. He has written several popular psychology books (including The Luck Factor and 59 Seconds) that have been published around the world and regularly gives keynote talks to a wide range of organisations.
Richard has also created psychology-based YouTube videos that have attracted over 800 million views, is one of the most followed psychologists on social media, and the Independent On Sunday chose him as one of the top 100 people who make Britain a better place to live. A Member of the Inner Magic Circle, Richard acts as a creative consultant on several stage and television projects, including work with Derren Brown.
Richard has been described by Elizabeth Loftus (Past President, Association for Psychological Science) as ‘one of the world’s most creative psychologists.’ The first season of his On Your Mind Podcast reached No.1 in Apple Podcast’s Science charts, and in 2023 Richard was given the Royal Society’s prestigious David Attenborough Award for his research and public engagement activities.
More on: https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com
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