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  • Think a Little, Change a Lot
  • Written by: Richard Wiseman
  • Narrated by: Peter Noble
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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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.

Fortunately, in 59 Seconds, psychologist Richard Wiseman is on hand to provide fast-acting, myth-busting scientific answers to a huge range of everyday problems. From job hunting to relationships and from parenting to self-esteem, personal and professional success may be less than a minute away....

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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2009 Richard Wiseman (P)2016 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
Psychology Personal Success
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Humorous and informative

I loved the performance, there was a lot of good stuff about this book. I took quite a bit out of it, and I would definitely recommend taking notes if you have the time, on things that are directly relevant to you or your situation.

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Wow, was that ever bad

I feel like the two stars I am giving is very generous. All the author does in this book is recite academic studies. They are almost all psychology studies and the more I learn about those, the P hacking, the need to publish, etc, the more dubious I find them. At best I think 55% of the works cited are accurate, and it is impossible to tell which ones are the good ones. Seriously, the ratio of your index and right finger lengths tell us who is the most masculine? Who funds this garbage? I guess I do as a tax payer. How this book became a best seller is beyond me. Steer clear. If you have to buy it, listen to the last 5 minutes of the book. That literally sums up the whole thing and will save you a bunch of time.

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