Phantoms in the Brain

Phantoms in the Brain
Author: V. S. Ramachandran
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1999-08-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0688172172

Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments -- using such low-tech tools as cotton swabs, glasses of water and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr. Ramachandran recounts how his work with patients who have bizarre neurological disorders has shed new light on the deep architecture of the brain, and what these findings tell us about who we are, how we construct our body image, why we laugh or become depressed, why we may believe in God, how we make decisions, deceive ourselves and dream, perhaps even why we're so clever at philosophy, music and art. Some of his most notable cases: A woman paralyzed on the left side of her body who believes she is lifting a tray of drinks with both hands offers a unique opportunity to test Freud's theory of denial. A man who insists he is talking with God challenges us to ask: Could we be "wired" for religious experience? A woman who hallucinates cartoon characters illustrates how, in a sense, we are all hallucinating, all the time. Dr. Ramachandran's inspired medical detective work pushes the boundaries of medicine's last great frontier -- the human mind -- yielding new and provocative insights into the "big questions" about consciousness and the self.

Motivate Yourself for Success

Motivate Yourself for Success
Author: Giovanni Rigters
Publisher: Giovanni Rigters
Total Pages: 35
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Whatever success means to you, it is nothing without motivation. Whether it be success in your business, or you would like to achieve a fitness goal. Even if you would like to succeed in something more personal or emotional, you need to motivate yourself to get there—no matter who you are or what you would like to accomplish. Unfortunately, to do so sometimes proves to be difficult and a whole other challenge within itself; however, it is not impossible. In each chapter you will learn different ways to get yourself motivated as well as the importance of staying motivated to achieve all your goals and climb the ladder of success. You will uncover all the things truly holding you back from success; furthermore, you will learn how to overcome them. This book helps to give you an optimistic, yet realistic outlook on all your obstacles and proves that motivation truly is the key to success. Think of it as motivation to get motivated; a call to action to take action.

Self Improvement and Motivation for Success

Self Improvement and Motivation for Success
Author: Karllo MELLO
Publisher: Editora Bibliomundi
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-08-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1526062879

Below are some of the information that you are about to learn inside this eBook:Definition of a Happy and Successful lifeSelf Improvement through motivationGoal settingThe distinction between Goals and Values20 qualities for a successful lifeStress ManagementTime ManagementChallenging yourself to be motivatedWays to Maximize your PotentialOvercome Obstacles Created by Your Self-Limiting BeliefsAspects of human behavior to succeedWhy motivation is important for a successful lifeRole of Education in successful lifeSocial roles for a successful lifeMaintaining work life balanceWhat make a person UnsuccessfulDealing with Life ChallengesCriteria for idealizing successful people in the worldFactors behind importance of motivation in successful life

The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of Power
Author: Robert Greene
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2023-10-31
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0670881465

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits
Author: James Clear
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0735211299

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

Stand Firm

Stand Firm
Author: Svend Brinkmann
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2017-02-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1509514295

The pace of modern life is accelerating. To keep up, we must keep on moving and adapting – constantly striving for greater happiness and success. Or so we are told. But the demands of life in the fast lane come at a price: stress, fatigue and depression are at an all-time high, while our social interactions have become increasingly self-serving and opportunistic. How can we resist today's obsession with introspection and self-improvement? In this witty and bestselling book, Danish philosopher and psychologist Svend Brinkmann argues that we must not be afraid to reject the self-help mantra and 'stand firm'. The secret to a happier life lies not in finding your inner self but in coming to terms with yourself in order to coexist peacefully with others. By encouraging us to stand firm and get a foothold in life, this vibrant anti-self-help guide offers a compelling alternative to life coaching, positive thinking and the need always to say 'yes!'

Positive Imaging

Positive Imaging
Author: Norman Vincent Peale
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1504023250

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author and self-help expert combines visualization and prayer to enhance the power of positive thinking. Norman Vincent Peale’s groundbreaking self-help classic, The Power of Positive Thinking, has dramatically transformed countless lives throughout the world with its powerful message of constructive affirmation. Positive Imaging builds on the principles originally presented in Dr. Peale’s life-changing, multi-million-copy bestseller, offering step-by-step guidance that will help you break through the barriers that stand in the way of achieving the harmony, happiness, and success you so fervently desire. In this essential volume, Dr. Peale takes the positive thinking idea a step further. By employing a potent mental process called “imaging,” you can eliminate problems and take firm control of your life. Keeping a clear and vivid picture of a desired goal in your mind until it becomes part of your subconscious will help you actualize your objectives by releasing previously untapped inner energies. With Positive Imaging you can banish fear and loneliness, strengthen and gain new confidence in your interpersonal relationships, improve your health, and eliminate your financial worries. The path to mental and physical wellness, spiritual well-being, and overall success in life is opening up right in front of you—let Dr. Peale show you the way.

Motivation + Discipline = Success

Motivation + Discipline = Success
Author: Hire Library Manager Music Department Simon Wright
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-12-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781505418552

Find Your Motivation And Apply Discipline To Achieve Success In Life Why is it that some people always hit one goal after another while the rest just sit on the bleachers? Is it because some people are "naturally gifted" while others are simply "average?" If you think this way, then STOP and say "NO!" because the truth is that everyone has a chance of becoming successful. It all starts with attitude. That is why the first chapter in this book is dedicated to helping you develop a new attitude toward success. Success is not something that falls upon a person by fate. It does not happen to someone because they are more attractive or have rich parents. Success is your obligation to yourself, making it a priority. But what keeps so many people from becoming successful? There are many factors, but below are the top five reasons that could be holding you back from becoming successful. Get to know these obstacles, so you can hurdle them now! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to achieve more than you ever dreamed of by combining motivation and discipline. The focus of this book is to help you understand the power behind self-discipline and motivation, so you can use them to fulfill your biggest goals. The principles in this book are all you need to get rid of your insecurities, defeat procrastination, and most of all, find your sense of purpose in life. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... How Self-Discipline Works The Three Keys To Unlocking Self-Discipline How To Turn Self-Discipline Into A Habit The Secrets To Motivation How to Become Intrinsically Motivated How To Beat Procrastination And Laziness Much, much more!