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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything – Steven D. Levitt
Decision making

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything – Steven D. Levitt

Freakonomics, authored by Steven D. Levitt, delves deep into the hidden side of socioeconomic patterns and human behavior. Through keen data analysis, the book uncovers unconventional information, drawing connections between seemingly unrelated topics. Economics of Incentives Humans respond to incentives, whether positive or negative. Incentives appeal to morality, social standing,
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Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry – Catherine M. Pittman
Health and Wellness

Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry – Catherine M. Pittman

Rewire Your Anxious Brain delves into the complex neuroscience of fear, anxiety, panic, and worry, offering practical strategies and tools to help individuals understand and manage their anxiety. Author Catherine M. Pittman shares actionable insights derived from her extensive research and clinical experience. Two Types of Anxiety Anxiety stems from
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The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – Eric Ries
startups

The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses – Eric Ries

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries presents a strategic approach to entrepreneurship and business development, emphasizing continuous innovation and experimentation to minimize risks and achieve success in the rapidly-changing market. Embrace the Startup Mindset A startup is a human institution designed to create new products and services under conditions of
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Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts – Carol Tavris
Decision making

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts – Carol Tavris

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) is a thought-provoking analysis of how the psychological mechanism of self-justification influences our decision-making and behavior. The authors reveal the dangers of self-deception and offer practical strategies for confronting and overcoming our biases. The Power of Self-Justification Our brains are wired to justify
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr’s Easyway Method – Allen Carr
Health and Wellness

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr’s Easyway Method – Allen Carr

In ‘The Easy Way to Stop Smoking,’ Allen Carr shares his revolutionary Easyway Method, which has helped millions of people quit smoking successfully. The book covers the psychological and physical addiction to cigarettes, debunking common beliefs that make quitting seem impossible, while providing practical tips to help readers become non-smokers.
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Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (And World Peace) – Chade-Meng Tan
Mindfulness

Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (And World Peace) – Chade-Meng Tan

Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan explores how mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness can enhance personal and professional success, happiness and promote world peace. Through practical exercises and real-life examples, Tan demonstrates the impact of cultivating these skills on overall wellbeing and effectiveness. Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Developing mindfulness and
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