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59 Seconds
Most people would like to be more creative, more persuasive and more attractive. For years, gurus and 'life coaches' have urged people to improve their lives by changing the way they think and behave, but scientific research has revealed that many of their techniques, from group brainstorming to visualization, are ineffective.
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Specifications
| Author | Richard Wiseman |
| ePID | 90313776 |
| ISBN | 023074429x |
| Product Dimensions | 20.2 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm |
| Publisher | Pan (18 Mar. 2010) |
Most people would like to be more creative, more persuasive and more attractive. For years, gurus and 'life coaches' have urged people to improve their lives by changing the way they think and behave, but scientific research has revealed that many of their techniques, from group brainstorming to visualization, are ineffective.
Specifications
| Author | Richard Wiseman |
| ePID | 90313776 |
| ISBN | 023074429x |
| Product Dimensions | 20.2 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm |
| Publisher | Pan (18 Mar. 2010) |
Book Description
Whether you’re looking to be more decisive in your life, find a new job or simply be happier, the chances are that this book has the 'magic bullet' you need.
From the Back Cover
'At last, a self-help book that is based on proper research. Perfect for busy, curious, smart people' Simon Singh
Welcome to the science of rapid change. In 59 Seconds psychologist Richard Wiseman exposes modern-day mind myths promoted by the self-help industry, and outlines quick and quirky techniques that help people to achieve their aims in minutes, not months.
- Find out why putting a pencil between your teeth instantly makes you feel happier
- Discover why even thinking about going to the gym can help you keep in shape
- Learn how putting just one thing in your wallet will improve the chance of it being returned if lost
Biography
Richard Wiseman is Britain's only professor for the Public Understanding of Psychology and is the author of the bestselling Quirkology and 59 Seconds. He is the psychologist most frequently quoted by the British media.