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#1 When I opened my private practice as a psychologist, I was deluded about what I would be doing. I was expecting to cure my patients, but instead I had to learn how to be flexible as new information trickled in weekly.
#2 It's difficult to treat a patient who isn't psychologically oriented. Laura just wanted her herpes cured and, in her mind, therapy was a means to...
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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...
4) Summary of Steven Kotler's The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: “The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance” (2014) is a psychology and self-help book about realizing our true potential through the power of flow—a state of consciousness characterized by total immersion in an activity. American author Steven Kotler explains how flow has enabled extreme athletes to push the boundaries of human potential....
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Get the Summary of Brian L. Weiss's Many Lives, Many Masters in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Many Lives, Many Masters" by Brian L. Weiss is a narrative that follows the psychiatric treatment of Catherine, a woman suffering from severe anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. Dr. Weiss, a traditionally trained psychiatrist, initially attempts to treat Catherine using conventional psychotherapy methods, exploring...
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Get the Summary of Logan Ury's How to Not Die Alone in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Original book introduction: Have you ever looked around and wondered, "Why has everyone found love except me?" You're not the only one. Great relationships don't just appear in our lives- they're the culmination of a series of decisions, including whom to date, how to end it with the wrong person, and when to commit to the right...
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Get the Summary of Dan Ariely's Misbelief in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Misbelief" by Dan Ariely explores the complex phenomenon of how individuals and societies come to embrace false beliefs, often leading to serious consequences. The book examines the spread of misinformation and its impact on communities, highlighting historical precedents and the intricate webs of conspiracy theories that interlock to...
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Get the Summary of Scott Allan's ‘Do the Hard Things First’ in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Original book introduction: ‘Do the Hard Things First’ is structured to save you time, increase mental energy, and teach you to think from a mindset built with confidence by removing fear. You'll learn how to focus in on your #1 tasks for the day, eliminate overwhelm, and become the best version of yourself in...
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Get the Summary of Peter Hollins's The Science of Self-Learning in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The Science of Self-Learning focuses not only on learning, but what it means to direct your own learning. Anyone can read a book, but what about more? You will learn to deconstruct a topic and then construct your own syllabus and plan. Gathering information, initial research, having a dialogue...
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Book Preview: #1 The human being is the only animal that thinks about the future. We are the only creatures that can use language, use tools, and think about the past and present, and we do this all while making decisions.
#2 The human brain's greatest achievement is its ability to imagine objects and episodes that do not exist in the realm of the real, and it is this ability that...
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#1 Children are magical creatures that grow right under our noses. They are unable to grasp the big picture, and their questions reveal the newly discovered parts. They see the world as not being constrained by adult logic.
#2 The question of how we raise children is both daunting and fascinating. We have raised children according to cultural tradition and in keeping...
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Book Preview: #1 The Enneagram is an ancient personality system made up of nine different personality Types. It is similar to other personality systems out there, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or StrengthsFinder, in that it has specific Types with a list of traits and behaviors.
#2 The Enneagram is a personality test that groups people into nine different types, based on the...
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Get the Summary of Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry's What Happened to You? in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry explores the profound impact of trauma on individuals, particularly in early childhood. The book delves into the brain's sequential processing of experiences, emphasizing the significance of initial...
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Get the Summary of Ryan A. Bush's Designing the Mind in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book.
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A bold and fascinating dive into the nuts and bolts of psychological evolution, Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture is part philosophical manifesto, part practical self-development guide, all based on the teachings of legendary thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Friedrich Nietzsche,...
15) Summary of Arthur E. Jongsma Jr., L. Mark Peterson & Timothy J. Bruce's The Complete Adult Psycho
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Book Preview: #1 There are seven signs of anger that can be seen by the person who is angry or the people around them. They are: 1. History of explosive, aggressive outbursts out of proportion to any precipitating stressors. 2. Overreactive hostility to insignificant irritants. 3. Swift and harsh judgmental statements made about others. 4. Body language suggesting anger, including...
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#1 The happiness trap is a psychological trap that prevents us from finding happiness. It is based on the inaccurate belief that we can find happiness by trying to find it. But the more we try to find happiness, the more we suffer.
#2 The western world has a higher standard of living than ever before, but human misery is still growing. The numbers of psychologists,...
18) Summary of Lane Pederson & Cortney Pederson's The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Tr
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#1 The modules in this book are designed to be taught out of order. However, they are not numbered so that therapists can adapt the order as needed. The key is balancing a structured and predictable approach with sufficient flexibility.
#2 Socratic questioning is a method that draws clients to answer their own questions. Group therapy is a great way to teach clients...
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Get the Summary of Michael S. Sorensen's I Hear You in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Original book introduction: Whether you're looking to improve your relationship with your spouse, navigate difficult conversations at work, or connect on a deeper level with friends and family, this book delivers simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any relationship in your life.
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Book Preview: #1 Nature, in all its forms, offers children a separate peace. It offers them healing, creativity, and a place distant from the adult world. It offers them freedom, fantasy, and privacy.
#2 We often see ourselves as separate from nature, but humans are also part of that wildness. We are born into it, and we spend hours exploring the woods and farmland at the suburban...
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