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Outsmart Yourself: Brain-Based Strategies to a Better You

By: Peter M. Vishton,The Great Courses
Narrated by: Peter M. Vishton
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The brain is an astounding organ, and today neuroscientists have more insights than ever about how it works - as well as strategies for helping us live better every day. These 24 practical lectures give you a wealth of useful strategies for improving your well-being. By presenting evidence-based "hacks" for your brain, Professor Vishton empowers you to take charge of your life and perform better all around.

Want to curb a few bad habits? Try making a notebook entry every time you perform the habit. Have a big project and feel the urge to procrastinate? Do nothing for 20 minutes and you'll feel ready to get to work. Come down with a case of the blues? Eat some fermented foods such as yogurt or sourdough bread.

From the myth of multitasking to the mechanisms behind falling in love, Professor Vishton shows you what is happening inside your brain to examine why we behave the way we do. What you'll discover is that the subconscious guides much of our behavior, leading to a kind of autopilot when it comes to making important decisions. Whether we're distracted by too many tasks, being influenced by crafty marketers, or simply living in a rut of bad habits, our conscious brains aren't always guiding us toward the best actions.

Using evidence from classic psychological studies such as John Watson's behaviorism experiments or Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, as well as the latest in scientific brain research, Professor Vishton gives you insights into how the mind operates, why our subconscious is so often in control, and what we can do change our behaviors.

You'll learn how the imagination can be as powerful as physical practice, explore the subtle art of persuasion, unpack the keys to healthy living, delve into the psychology of anger and fear, and much more. When you complete this course, you will have an abundant list of practical, everyday ways to strengthen your creativity, improve your problem-solving, enhance your health, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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Fascinating story with real interesting facts. Will definitely listen to this again in the future

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Very interesting listen

Would you listen to Outsmart Yourself: Brain-Based Strategies to a Better You again? Why?

Yes, to reabsorb the content.

What other book might you compare Outsmart Yourself: Brain-Based Strategies to a Better You to, and why?

brain rules by john medina and the brain that changed itself. Both about neuroplasticity and how to lead a better life.

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Fantastic Book! A must-have!

Excellent book with tips and tricks on how to live a happy and successful life. Many myths busted as well. Of the 5-6 books I own on this website, this one is the best. Buy it, you most certainly won't regret it.

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Knowledge smash!

Great narrator
So much knowledge!
Actionable steps to beat procrastination, depression, bad habits and all the things that hold us back from time to time.
Will listen to again and again.

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Fantastic set of courses!!

Love the information and delivery of these lectures. I have recommended to all my friends.

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Science!

In short, many useful advices backed by scientific research and studies. If you want to change some bad habits, and to be overall more efficient in everyday life by..well as a title suggest, outsmarting your ancient and at times "dumb" brain. Definitely will listen again, so it sinks. Well worth your time.

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It could be perfect!

The music at end of each session starts too early and too noisy, many times I was so concentrated and listening, then suddenly the music comes out... it can be super perfect if the music starts a bit later, at least let our listeners realize the session nearly finishes then some music comes out.

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Listening to it again.

Absolutely loved it. If you want to know what goes on in your head then I highly recommend this audio.

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fantastic

I would give this 10 stars if I could, fascinating listen and will return and listen again.

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Fundamental knowledge

Excellently narrated set of lectures which provide key information about our brain's mechanics and tweaking techniques. Loved it!

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