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Brought to you by Penguin. The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why...

When did 'good enough' become the same as 'perfect'? Why does society increasingly promote ideals that are completely unrealistic? And what does it mean for all of us that perfectionism is on the rise? In The Perfection Trap, you'll discover what's really driving the rise in perfectionism, its impact on how we learn, work, parent and relate to ourselves and each other. From the personal to the impact on the economy, grounded in over a decade of research and filled with real stories, this timely book reveals how our quest for perfection impacts our health and mental well-being.

Thomas Gilovich offers a guide to the fallacy of the obvious in everyday life. Illustrating his points with examples, and supporting them with the latest research findings, he documents the cognitive, social, and motivational processes that distort our thoughts, beliefs, judgments and decisions.

Discover the ten thinker-types that help you to understand your colleagues, friends, family - and yourself 'Deeply insightful. An essential guide to our many ways of thinking.' CAMILLA PANG '[Ostrowski] is frighteningly clever... with a talent for clear, accessible writing.' DAILY MAIL What is...

Societally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it.

Instant New York Times Bestseller Unlock your potential by cultivating self-awareness and curating a fulfilling life full of self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. Leadership expert and entrepreneur Dr. Josh Axe teaches 12 revolutionary mindshift transformations to beat...

From the bestselling author of Waking Up and The End of Faith, a collection of the best conversations from his wildly popular, often controversial podcast, Making Sense. “Civilization rests on a series of successful conversations.” —Sam Harris Sam Harris—neuroscientist, philosopher, and...

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps listeners see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The audiobook follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters 12 distinguished American men over 80 - including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world's most famous heart surgeon.

"L'ERRORE di base sta. in un dato incontrovertibile: chi può conoscere il nostro mondo interiore meglio di noi? Chi può conoscere, meglio del nostro inconscio, ciò che per natura siamo destinati a "diventare"?" Sapete qual è uno dei grandi, nuovi mali del. nostro secolo? La convinzione di dover piacere a tutti, e a tutti i costi. Piacere per non sentirsi esclusi, per essere come gli altri, gratificati e "normali". Troppo spesso fatichiamo a comprendere che ciò di cui abbiamo bisogno per stare bene non lo troveremo negli sguardi esterni, ma dentro di noi: solo noi possiamo.

Renowned psychologists describe the most useful insights from social psychology that can help make you "wise": wise about why people behave the way they do, and wise about how to use that knowledge in understanding and influencing the people in your life. When faced with a challenge, we often turn to those we trust for words of wisdom. Friends, relatives, and colleagues - someone with the best advice about how to boost sales, the most useful insights into raising children, or the sharpest take on an ongoing conflict.

Was ist Ihre größte Schwäche? – Ich bin ein bisschen perfektionistisch. Dies ist die Standardantwort auf die knifflige letzte Frage im Bewerbungsgespräch, steht der Wille zu Perfektion doch allgemeinhin für Motivation, Leistungsbereitschaft und Entschlossenheit. Die Kehrseite: Der Druck zu Selbstoptimierung und Effizienz durchzieht inzwischen alle Lebensbereiche. Unsere Erfolge sollen immer noch größer sein, unsere Partnerschaften glücklicher, unsere Körper sportlicher, unsere Urlaube spektakulärer, unsere Einrichtungen stilvoller. Wir sind: nie gut genug.

Thomas Gröbly nimmt seine Krankheit und die Zukunft seines zweijährigen Enkels als Ausgangspunkt für Fragen zu Leben und Tod. In seiner Auseinandersetzung mit dem Ende seines Lebens und den bedrohten sozialen, ökologischen sowie ökonomischen Lebensbedingungen für seinen Enkel entwickelt er Ideen, wie wir die eigenen und die Grenzen des Planeten respektieren können. Er bleibt nicht beim herkömmlichen Konzept von Nachhaltigkeit stehen, sondern skizziert ein Handwerk der Friedfertigkeit, das die Würde aller Lebewesen ins Zentrum stellt.

Read by the author. Learn to see through the haze of conflicted feelings and move forward in your life with confidence. In I Shouldn't Feel This Way, licensed therapist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Cook guides you through a groundbreaking 3-step process to find the emotional freedom you've...

Just in time, alles sofort und immer in Bewegung - es ist höchste Zeit für eine neue Kultur des Wartens, die sich dem Rausch der Beschleunigung widersetzt! Warten gilt als uncool. Wer warten muss, ist arm und arm dran. Privilegiert sind diejenigen, die sofort an der Reihe sind und alles sofort bekommen: Materielles sowieso, aber auch Immaterielles wie Bekümmerung, Pflege und Liebe. Die Digitalisierung unserer Kommunikation und unseres Lebens spiegelt uns in eine Welt des immer Machbaren und Unmittelbaren vor. Doch um welchen Preis?

Die Menschlichkeit ist in Gefahr. Künstliche Intelligenz wird unsere Lebenswelt radikal verändern – ob am Arbeitsplatz, in Schulen, in der Medizin oder in vielen anderen Bereichen. Ihre Schöpfer verkaufen KI als dem Menschen ebenbürtig, ja überlegen. Gleichzeitig fliehen wir vor der Realität immer öfter in die virtuellen Welten der sozialen Netzwerke, Apps und Games.