Willpower. Take control of your life
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What is this book about
Lack of willpower is the main social pathology of our days, the authors of this book believe. Shopogolism, procrastination, low self -esteem, chronic depression, conflicts with loved ones - a lack of self -control is detected behind most such problems. And, on the contrary, it is precisely the ability to control itself that lies at the basis of almost all the stories of success.
Understanding this, two brilliant mind, Roy F. Baumister and John Tyrny, offer readers a simple system of self -education. It is infinitely realistic and based on the physiological characteristics of the human body. So, for example, the authors link manifestations of willpower with what decisions had to be made the day before, with the content of glucose in the blood, with hormonal processes in the body. The approach of Baumister and Tyrny is a rare case when the problem is proposed to be solved not on the forehead, but using bypass, often much shorter than the main path.
For whom this book
For everyone who suffers from a lack of willpower. All her life is trying to compensate for it and is defeated each time. This is an amazing book that can help even notorious procrastinants and finished anti -dodes.
About the authors
Roy Baumister - a world -famous psychologist, professor at the University of Quincland, author of more than 450 scientific papers.
John Tirnie, a popular journalist leading a scientific column at the New York Times, has more than once awarded awards from the American Association for the Promotion of the Development of Science.
What is this attractive book
Firstly, in their conclusions, the authors are based on large-scale research conducted with German scrupulousness. Moreover, most of these studies were carried out under the leadership of Roy Baumisteri directly.
Secondly, all the recommendations of the authors are backed up by truly enchanting examples of celebrities. So, in the “willpower” you can read the history of the fight with an overweight of the Winfrey and sketches dedicated to Amande Palmer, when she had to earn a living, portraying a living statue. Reading the book of Baumister and Tyrny, you have more than once catching yourself in the desire to exclaim: “Wow! Is that really true?
Reviews about the book:
“Willpower affects almost all aspects of our lives - everyday deeds, pension savings, sports and much more. Tirni and Baumister created a wonderful book where they not only talk about amazing scientific research, but also share with us simple ways in which we can use this important quality. ” “Dan Arieli, University of Duke.” The author of the book predictably irrationally
“The willpower is delightfully excellent - starting to read, you cannot stop. An amazing new knowledge of self -control, about which the scientist and journalist who studied him fascinatingly talks about this information from this information. ” - Daniel Jilbert, Harvard University, author of the book “Stumbling about Happiness”, leading TV shows PBS “This emotional life”
What is this book about
Lack of willpower is the main social pathology of our days, the authors of this book believe. Shopogolism, procrastination, low self -esteem, chronic depression, conflicts with loved ones - a lack of self -control is detected behind most such problems. And, on the contrary, it is precisely the ability to control itself that lies at the basis of almost all the stories of success.
Understanding this, two brilliant mind, Roy F. Baumister and John Tyrny, offer readers a simple system of self -education. It is infinitely realistic and based on the physiological characteristics of the human body. So, for example, the authors link manifestations of willpower with what decisions had to be made the day before, with the content of glucose in the blood, with hormonal processes in the body. The approach of Baumister and Tyrny is a rare case when the problem is proposed to be solved not on the forehead, but using bypass, often much shorter than the main path.
For whom this book
For everyone who suffers from a lack of willpower. All her life is trying to compensate for it and is defeated each time. This is an amazing book that can help even notorious procrastinants and finished anti -dodes.
About the authors
Roy Baumister - a world -famous psychologist, professor at the University of Quincland, author of more than 450 scientific papers.
John Tirnie, a popular journalist leading a scientific column at the New York Times, has more than once awarded awards from the American Association for the Promotion of the Development of Science.
What is this attractive book
Firstly, in their conclusions, the authors are based on large-scale research conducted with German scrupulousness. Moreover, most of these studies were carried out under the leadership of Roy Baumisteri directly.
Secondly, all the recommendations of the authors are backed up by truly enchanting examples of celebrities. So, in the “willpower” you can read the history of the fight with an overweight of the Winfrey and sketches dedicated to Amande Palmer, when she had to earn a living, portraying a living statue. Reading the book of Baumister and Tyrny, you have more than once catching yourself in the desire to exclaim: “Wow! Is that really true?
Reviews about the book:
“Willpower affects almost all aspects of our lives - everyday deeds, pension savings, sports and much more. Tirni and Baumister created a wonderful book where they not only talk about amazing scientific research, but also share with us simple ways in which we can use this important quality. ” “Dan Arieli, University of Duke.” The author of the book predictably irrationally
“The willpower is delightfully excellent - starting to read, you cannot stop. An amazing new knowledge of self -control, about which the scientist and journalist who studied him fascinatingly talks about this information from this information. ” - Daniel Jilbert, Harvard University, author of the book “Stumbling about Happiness”, leading TV shows PBS “This emotional life”
Author:
Author:Roy Baumister, John Tirnie
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Politics & Social Science
- Category:Psychology
- Category:Reference books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-171926-5
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