The uncertainty also makes psychology books gain success in the market. Numerous ways on how to direct people’s behavior are discussed on those books. Through the books, readers are given explanations on how they can use psychological approaches to make people behave in a certain way. Here I have reviewed two psychology books that have successfully gained people’s attention.
There is one clear way in which the philosophies of the East and West differ. In the West we believe that we should be constantly struggling to improve our lot.
“The Nine Insights For a Happy and Successful Life” emerged from my own life long desire to help thousands of people find happiness. Happiness is a gift that we bestow upon ourselves each time that we embrace the joy that breathes within. This book outlines two main themes that will guide you on the road to happiness. The themes are both personal and universal in scope.
Superfreakonomics is the sequel to Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner’s wildly popular and successful Freakonomics, a bestseller of quirky facts that explain the economic advantages and disadvantages of human behaviors ranging from drug dealing to choosing a baby’s name. Superfreakonomics, like its predecessor, is hard to pin down on any single topic or theme.
How is it that Steven Levitt, an economist, and Stephen Dubner, a journalist, have sold millions of copies of Freakonomics? The book’s success and wide acclaim rest with the fact that it explains perplexing human behavior from the standpoint of economic incentives.
Simon Sinek teaches leaders and organisations to inspire people. He came up with a strategic concept known as The Golden Circle and the power of WHY. He has taught members of Congress to foreign ambassadors, from small businesses to large corporations like Microsoft and American Express, from Hollywood, to the UN and to the Pentagon. Simon shares real life stories in his book, and focuses on a clear vision of what it genuinely takes, to lead and inspire others.
Shawn Achor’s authored a book called “The Happiness Advantage the Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work.” He discusses an original idea, and one I’ve never even heard about called post traumatic growth. The term post traumatic growth is a relatively new term and is defined as the experience of positive change that occurs as the result of the struggle and highly challenging life crises. The benefits are endless and among them are an increased sense of personal strength, changed priorities, and a richer existential and spiritual life.
Compliance tactics used in the field of sales, fundraising and advertising, unveiled the six universal principles of ethical persuasion. The book explains the psychological triggers that influence people to comply with requests, and covers how these triggers are used. Use them to become a skilled persuader, or defend yourself against them. Hopefully, the principles will move the reader toward personal change, and act as a driving force for success.
Have you ever met someone who was afraid of something they shouldn’t be afraid of, as it was somewhat out of the norm – and I’m not talking about the fear of drowning, or being afraid of heights, because it’s okay to be afraid of things that can hurt you, and a little fear keeps us from doing things that can cause us problems later. Nevertheless, far too many people are afraid of such things as darkness, or going outside. If you’d like to learn more of the phobias that people have, there is a great book the you…
My hubby and I are bipolar or something. We can be the best of friends and lovers.
