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In flow, everyday experience becomes a moment by moment opportunity for joy and self-fulfillment. Flow is the brain-child of a fascinating psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a renowned social scientist who has devoted his life's work to the study of what makes people truly happy, satisfied and fulfilled. While much of the study of psychology investigates disorders of the human mind, Dr. Csikszentmihalyi takes a different route.

Most of us still live by the motto, “No pain, no gain.” But this approach to life is actually a prescription for fear, frustration, and self-doubt. Much of what we learn about success is based on the pain/gain idea: in essence, work harder, be more persistent, and develop greater willpower. The New Psycho-Cybernetics formula is anything but painful. It will allow you to achieve all your goals, faster, easier, and with less strain than you ever thought possible.

In this comprehensive program, he reveals the very latest scientific findings on what really motivates top achievers. What the researchers have found may surprise you. The fact is, getting motivated and staying motivated is almost entirely a learned trait. It's an ability you can acquire and put into practice in every area of your life! Truly successful people are a diverse group, but they all share an uncanny capacity for motivating themselves to new levels of achievement.

Neuro-linguistic Programming, or NLP, is a remarkable technology that unlocks many of the secrets of how the brain programs itself. Once you learn these patterns, you become the programmer. You learn that your life is not shaped by events, but by how you interpret them. With NLP, you can change how you are affected by the past in the present and how you will affect the future.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation full of doubts and insecurities? Do you feel as if you've lost a little ground after every staff meeting? Most of us are either too passive or too aggressive in our business life, and we end up never getting the support, recognition, or respect that we so desire. But this solution-packed program is about to change all that.

Instantly discover what's really going on around you!Know the truth before you ever hear a word! Approximately 80% of communication is expressed nonverbally. When you know how to unlock the secrets of people's nonverbal cues, you'll always have the upper hand in any situation.

It's a moment you've worked for all your life. Imagine the feeling. Is it too much pressure? Or is it tremendous excitement? Whether you realize it or not, you are in the game! And winning is only an attitude away. Pressure or excitement, the choice is yours.

Love is where there is no fear. Fear is where there is no love. In our age of anxieties, most of us live by complex expectations about what we should achieve, how we should act, and how others should treat us. As a result, we are victimized by guilt and fear - guilt because our standards haven't been met in the past, fear that they won't be met in the future. Inevitable, these negative emotions wreak havoc on our personal relationships, self-esteem, and peace of mind.

Questioning thousands of parents and educators, Dr. Wayne Dyer learned firsthand what people really want for their children. They don't particularly want their kids to go to fancy schools, acquire riches, or live "the good life". They do want them to have personal integrity and high self-esteem, and to grow up with love and peace in their hearts. Children raised the Wayne Dyer way feel useful and needed. They are inner- rather than outer-directed. They live a stress-free life naturally, without resorting to drugs.

Gain an uncanny, razor-sharp understanding of yourself and everyone around you! Did you ever wonder just what makes people tick? Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do, where your habits, patterns, and way of living started? Do you wonder if "human nature" is a product of the environment or something that you are born with and is buried deep down?

Are you one of the nineteen million Americans who suffer from anxiety-related problems? Don't lose hope! Take action today with techniques that have helped thousands of people overcome their anxiety and live full and satisfying lives. Now, in this new, updated edition of his classic guide, Reneau Peurifoy, an internationally recognized expert in the field, incorporates the latest available information and research. He presents a step-by-step program of fifteen manageable lessons that you can use.

We have all been hurt. You may still be feeling the pain of childhood abuse or neglect, the sting of rejection or abandonment, the shame of prejudice or ridicule. You may have already come far in healing your wounds. But until you can let go of anger, grudges, resentment, and the desire to punish your offender, those wounds will continue to hold you back from loving, giving and living fully.

You are smarter than you think. In fact, your subconscious holds the same mental powers as some of the greatest minds in history. Mind development pioneer Dr. Win Wenger noticed a clear pattern. He found that geniuses are little more than ordinary people who have stumbled upon some knack or technique for widening their channels of attention. New research suggests that the superior achievements of famous thinkers may have been more the result of mental conditioning than genetic superiority. Now, with The Einstein Factor, you can learn to condition your mind in the same way.

One of the most significant names in modern psychological and motivational philosophy is French mind theorist Emile Coué. His simple formula of using mantras or affirmations to reprogram your psyche like confidence, enthusiasm, and wellness inspired many self-help giants like Napoleon Hill, Maxwell Maltz, and Anthony Robbins. Thousands around the world swear by Coué’s approach. Even the Beatles used his key mantra—“Day by day, in every way, I am getting better and better.” In this book, you will determine for yourself if his simple approach works.

Many years ago, as a practicing surgeon, Dr. Bernie Siegel observed the power of the human mind to affect physical outcomes. His observations led him to explore new forms of cancer therapy that utilize a patient's own innate healing potential. Today, he is world-renowned as a pioneer in the field of holistic medicine, and an inspiration to millions of people around the globe.

Times are changing fast - and so should the way you create ideas and organize your thinking. Creativity is today's secret to continued success. And while you may not see yourself as creative, you now have in your hands the tool to unlock the infinite creative powers of your own brain.

At a time when things are becoming increasingly impersonal, when electronic gadgets have taken the place of face-to-face embraces, when families are embittered and fragmented, a message of Leo's is more important than ever - the message of love. It's not a pipe dream. As crazy as things can get, love can abound in your life.

The Conquest of Frustration is the action program by the renowned author of Psycho-Cybernetics that points you away from disappointment and despair, and toward a happy and zestful life. It shows the listener how to implement the principles of the most life-changing self-help discovery that is as relevant today as when Dr. Maltz wrote his flagship book in the 1960s. Dr. Maltz wrote this subsequent book to reinforce his belief that when we are overcome with frustration, we steer our minds to unproductive, useless, destructive, annihilating goals.

Break out of your daily litany of "woulda, coulda, shoulda" excuses and get into action with this problem-solving program. Learn to stop letting negative events from the past block you from living fully in the present. Your past does not have to be an indicator of your future. You can unlearn self-defeating behavioral patterns and begin to lead a happy, rewarding life.

In Why You Feel the Way You Do, author Reneau Z. Peurifoy helps you emerge from those nagging, unhealthy emotional barriers, while providing practical ways to experience more joy in your daily life. Moving beyond emotional problems, Peurifoy also explores what positive psychology has recently learned about the three most important emotional factors that impact personal happiness.