Think you don't have cognitive biases? Think again. This book is a masterclass in understanding the human mind and our tendency to justify our actions. I was able to see where my self-justification could cloud my judgment and influence decisions.
The book contains many examples of cognitive biases from prosecutors, doctors, the #MeToo movement, spouses/partners, politicians, law enforcement, and more.
Basically....don't trust your own judgement!
Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification. This updated edition concludes with an extended discussion of how we can live with dissonance, learn from it, and perhaps, eventually, forgive ourselves.
Why is it so hard to say “I made a mistake”—and really believe it?
When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral,…
If you or your partner deal with ADHD, this book is a game-changer for relationships! I've read it three times and highlighted so many Kindle notes it couldn't export them all. Orlov nails the challenges for both partners, no blame game or excuses here—practical tips to navigate post-diagnosis life and tweak long-standing relationship dynamics. Highly recommend!
Updated in 2020! invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to integrate ADHD into their relationship in a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and identifies patterns of behavior that can hurt marriages-such as nagging, intimacy problems, sudden anger, and memory issues-through…
I feel like anything I write would be a spoiler, but the psychological twist of this book kept me turning the digital page. I lost sleep staying up late reading it. This could be a movie similar to We Need to Talk About Kevin.
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick | A New York Times bestseller!
"Utterly addictive." -Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train
"Hooks you from the very first page and will have you racing to get to the end."-Good Morning America
A tense, page-turning psychological drama about the making and breaking of a family-and a woman whose experience of motherhood is nothing at all what she hoped for-and everything she feared
Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had.
Pick one area. Pick your level. Make one change a month.
Work Well. Play More! gives you a full year of practical tips across three parts of your life: productivity, clutter, and health. Every tip is sorted by level (Novice, Pro, and Master), so you start where you are, choose what fits, and change one habit at a time at whatever pace works for you.
In these pages, you'll learn how to: * Make small changes in productivity, clutter, and health that add up over a year * Handle distractions, run better meetings, and set guardrails around your time * Clear out digital, physical, and mental clutter * Fit time management into a real day * Build habits for eating, exercise, sleep, and stress * Use tiny habits for mini resets throughout the day
"Marcey Rader's book will transform your life and help you become a happier and healthier you. Her steps for changes you can make to improve your health, declutter your mind and possessions, and increase your productivity without working longer hours are simple, easy to follow, and can be done over whatever timeframe you want." Mary-Lynn Fulton, Head of Clinical Trial Management, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
"This book has given me real-life, simple productivity hacks that I can implement now leading to a positive change in my business and personal life. I cannot wait to share this book with my family, friends, and employees. It's the best book I've read that gives a step by step plan to get better in your area of choice." Michael Clegg, Managing Partner, The Q Works Group
"I read a lot of business and self-improvement books; many sound the same and most lack ACTIONABLE steps I can take immediately. This book is different and fresh: you'll want to read it with your whiteboard clean and ready because, by the end of the book, you'll have a CLEAR plan for working well and playing more!" Sara Shelp, VP of Accounting Business Operations, Spectra Logic
"The timing of this book could not be better. With tech addiction and other distractions compromising our quality of life more than ever, Marcey's teachings are refreshingly easy to infuse into a busy lifestyle. Creating boundaries is a powerful first step to self-care, and from closet edits to desktop clean-ups, her process feels cathartic and healing." Angela Jia Kim, founder of Savor Beauty
Bonus materials and resources are available online.
