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We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious choices, but the result of our non-conscious mind nudging our body to act along learned behaviors. How we respond to the people around us; the way we conduct ourselves in a meeting; what we buy; when and how we exercise, eat, and drink - a truly remarkable number of things we do every day, regardless of their complexity, operate outside of our awareness.

In The Opinionated Middle Ground, John Scott Cowan delves into the perpetual identity crisis of the middle ground, a space defined by uncontrollable opposing viewpoints. Despite its uncertainty, the middle ground is crucial for productive human discourse, fostering civility and social cohesion. Drawing from extensive experience in labor relations, scientific research, and leading large organizations, John Scott Cowan shares practical techniques to steer conversations towards collaborative problem-solving.

Are you disheartened or frustrated when watching others make it to the places they want, while you can’t seem to get organized, focused, or driven? Atomic Productivity is a resource that goes beyond ordinary techniques and helps you to focus on your personal brand of productivity. In order to get more valuable work done, you must first understand which tasks are necessary to achieve your goals and accept why you have not yet managed to reach them.

Robert Greene versteht es auf meisterhafte Weise, Weisheit und Philosophie der alten Denker für Millionen von Lesern auf der Suche nach Wissen, Macht und Selbstvervollkommnung zugänglich zu machen. In seinem neuen Buch ist er dem wichtigsten Thema überhaupt auf der Spur: Der Entschlüsselung menschlicher Antriebe und Motivationen, auch derer, die uns selbst nicht bewusst sind. Der Mensch ist ein Gesellschaftstier. Sein Leben hängt von der Beziehung zu Seinesgleichen ab.

A powerful treatise that demonstrates the existence of altruism in nature, with surprising implications for human society. Does altruism exist? Or is human nature entirely selfish? In this eloquent and accessible book, famed biologist David Sloan Wilson provides new answers to this age-old question based on the latest developments in evolutionary science.

Your Mind: An Owner's Manual for a Better Life combines extensive psychological research with decades of clinical practice and delivers its wisdom in a practical, easy-to-digest narrative. Through examples and exercises, Drs. Cortman and Shinitzky present a step-by-step strategy to help you make use of the truths and become a happier, healthier you.

Radical Belonging is not a simple self-love treatise. Focusing only on self-love ignores the important fact that we have negative experiences because our culture has targeted certain bodies and people for abuse or alienation. For marginalized people, a focus on self-love can be a spoonful of sugar that makes the oppression go down. This groundbreaking book goes further, helping us to manage the challenges that stem from oppression and moving beyond self-love and into belonging.

Dark psychology is used to describe a variety of techniques and tactics people use to control others, such as manipulation, mind control, and persuasion. Narcissists and sociopaths are incredibly subtle in their manipulative ways. They can persuade you to do something that will benefit them, and they prey on your weaknesses to get what they want.

There are many shades of dark psychology. We are going to explore the darkest. Most people unknowingly fall prey to dark psychology. You can leave it to chance and hope that you never run into a depraved manipulator who wants to exploit the vulnerable. Or you can arm yourself with psychological armor. This armor comes in the form of knowledge and mental toughness. Make your choice.

You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to overcome your shoplifting addiction for the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from a shoplifting addiction and throw away their personal and professional success because of these issues. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been a part of their mindset for so long.

Halbert Ward has done it again! On his most comprehensive bundle yet, Ward included two exceptional books to help you obtain those yeses. Imagine the possibilities if you could read people's minds and influence them to make decisions that would suit you! It's like having superpowers -without the drama. Fair warning though, these books will explore the darker side of the human psyche, so be careful.

Sizin veya tanıdığınız birinin her zaman aynı şekilde davrandığını ne sıklıkla fark ettiniz? İster resmi bir etkinlik olsun ister bir aile sohbeti, insanlar genellikle aynı davranış kalıplarını izler. Ancak herkes bunun arkasındaki motivasyonları tam olarak bilmez. Amerikalı psikolog ve psikiyatrist Eric Berne, her şeyin çocukluktan itibaren oynamayı öğrendiğimiz “oyunlarla” ilgili olduğunu açıklıyor. Başka bir deyişle, “oyunlar” bir kişinin davranışlarını ve başkalarıyla iletişim kurma şeklini belirleyen yaşam senaryolarıdır.

Have you ever found yourself in a room, feeling their eyes on you but unsure how to break the ice? Ronald Gill spills the beans in "13 Forgotten Mind Control Secrets." Navigate the complex details of language with Gill's complete guide to persuasion, tapping into hidden techniques, emotional manipulation, and the untapped potentials of the human mind.

Do you find it difficult to maintain a successful romantic relationship? Do you see the same behaviour patterns in yourself emerging in your relationships, time and time again? Are you constantly worried that everything will end in heartbreak? The patterns and beliefs we develop as children, although often deeply rooted in our psyche, can be unlearned and replaced with positive beliefs and approaches that allow you to take a more constructive path through life.

As you listen to The Art of Manipulation, you'll find yourself thinking in new ways and applying the techniques to your own personal challenges and opportunities for greater satisfaction. No matter how shy you are, no matter if you often feel as a loser while negotiating, no matter if people don’t bother to listen to what you have to offer, you too can learn the art of manipulating (without exploiting) others and get what you want.

Bystander intervention is simply overcoming that “freeze” instinct and getting back to the very human desire to take care of one another. It’s not about being the hero, strapping on spandex, and saving the day. And it certainly isn’t about sacrificing your own safety. From the nonprofit organization Hollaback!, I’ve Got Your Back teaches listeners the ins and outs of bystander intervention using Hollaback!’s methodology: the 5D’s of bystander intervention—distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct.

People are manipulated every day and they don't even realize it. They walk around unaware of how vulnerable they are to the dark manipulators of the world. Luckily, you can keep this from happening to YOU, if you know how... In this book you will discover: how to hard-wire your brain to throw up red flags when these techniques are being used against you, what is dark psychology and how is it used to control people, the subtle techniques that have drastic effects on the minds of the unaware, and much more.

The people you hang around and associate with most makes up a huge factor of who you are and how you feel. This is why, it's important to make sure you know who you're dealing with. Dark NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and manipulation are real things that toxic people use to get what they want. It's time you start living life on your terms and picking up on the negative energy that may surround you.

Our Political Nature is the first book to reveal the hidden roots of our most deeply held moral values. It shows how political orientations across space and time arise from three clusters of measurable personality traits. These clusters entail opposing attitudes toward tribalism, inequality, and differing perceptions of human nature. Together, these traits are by far the most powerful cause of left-right voting, even leading people to regularly vote against their economic interests.

Our secrets can weigh heavily upon us. Yet the burden of secrecy rarely stems from the work it takes to keep a secret hidden. Rather, the weight of our secrets comes from carrying them alone. Whether we are motivated to protect our reputation, a relationship, a loved one's feelings or some personal or professional goal, one thing is clear: holding back some part of our inner world is often lonely and isolating. But it doesn't have to be.