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The urge to be tidy seems to be rooted deep in the human psyche. Many of us feel threatened by anything that is vague, unplanned, scattered around or hard to describe. We find comfort in having a script to rely on, a system to follow, in being able to categorise and file away. We all benefit from tidy organisation - up to a point. A large library needs a reference system. Global trade needs the shipping container. Scientific collaboration needs measurement units. But the forces of tidiness have marched too far.

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

At a time when we are all confronted by not one, but many crossroads in our modern lives - identity, technology, trust, politics, and a global pandemic - celebrated mythologist and wilderness guide Martin Shaw delivers Smoke Hole: three metaphors to help us understand our world, one that is assailed by the seductive promises of social media and shadowed by a health crisis that has brought loneliness and isolation to an all-time high.

Finish What You Start is a unique deep dive into the psychology and science of accomplishment, productivity, and getting things done. It takes a thorough look at why we are sometimes stuck and gives detailed, step-by-step solutions you can start using today. Every phase of finishing and following through is covered, and even productivity pros will be able to learn something new. Above all else, this is a guide to better understanding your brain and instincts for optimal results.

An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history's greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain why we put off what we're supposed to be doing and why we shouldn't feel so bad about it.

Has your mind ever been filled with such negative thoughts that you even worry about what will happen in the following minutes? People do not know that this type of behavior is generated by overthinking, which can generate many more consequences, such as anxiety and depression. In this book, learn how to master your mind to build mental toughness to focus on the present. We will teach you everything you need to know so as not to compromise your mental health and, on the contrary, improve it and have a much better emotional well-being.

If you are confident that your social skills are way below your expectations, then Improve Your Social Skills should be a perfect choice of audiobook for you. Anyone can be social despite their background, age, and status. Sadly, a good percentage of people seem to lack the right skills to make them stand out of a socialization crowd. If you are in that category, you have all the reasons to smile about because the solution to your current situation lies in the information contained in this audiobook.

In 2015 Manoush Zomorodi, host of WNYC's popular podcast and radio show Note to Self, led tens of thousands of listeners through an experiment to help them unplug from their devices, get bored, jump-start their creativity, and change their lives. Bored and Brilliant builds on that experiment to show us how to rethink our gadget use to live better and smarter in this new digital ecosystem. In this fascinating new audiobook, Manoush explains the connection between boredom and original thinking.

Chaos may seem an unlikely source of creativity, but below its senseless surface lies a swirling depth of possibilities. Every person enters a world that is already filled with symbols, meanings, and stories. No-one starts with a blank canvas, rather, we find ourselves thrust into a matrix of narratives. Yet, something truly new is possible amid this chaos. Time is a space in which these stories can be reassembled, reinterpreted, and ordered in a way that gives particular meaning to my life.

Procrastination, lack of motivation, and low productivity are just some of the things that are keeping people from achieving their potential. These and other consequences are due largely to the effects of mental clutter.

By purchasing this audiobook, you are electing to join a secret underground movement. Membership will require you to conduct research on your immediate environment and complete a variety of assignments designed to creatively disrupt everyday life. The Wander Society method is based on the concept of experiencing unplanned time. That is all you need to know for now. If you are interested, please proceed to the checkout. All else will be revealed in time.

Seize this opportunity to tap into your innate strength, wisdom, and potential. Let these affirmations be your daily reminder of the extraordinary woman you are and the boundless possibilities that await you. Start your journey today and watch as your life transforms in miraculous ways.

Can your thoughts move a mountain? The short answer is “Yes!” and here’s how...The power of the human mind is immense if you know how to harness it. Do you believe in the myth that we only use 10 percent of our brains? It’s time to put that misconception to rest. As humans, we have evolved to use nearly 100 percent of the brain’s power. The one thing standing in the way of better thinking and a more powerful ideation process is time. Once you slow down to think, however, you’ll discover that you’re capable of amazing ideas and creative problem-solving.

This audiobook brings together 500 profound insights from 250 of the world's most influential minds. With quotes from Rosa Parks to Babe Ruth, Georgia O'Keeffe to Fyodor Dostoevsky, this collection captures the timeless essence of human thought and experience. In our fast-paced world, these quotes offer a moment of pause. They challenge, inspire, and illuminate, providing a lens through which to view our own lives and the world around us.

Este libro cubre una variedad de temas, todos interrelacionados y de alguna manera conectados con nuestra capacidad para concentrarnos en las tareas más importantes que tenemos. Mucha gente sufre por distraerse, pasar de una cosa a otra y no hacer mucho. Hoy, abordamos esos problemas con algunas ideas inspiradoras. Primero, hablaremos sobre cómo mejorar sus habilidades de concentración y memoria. Esto se encuentra en el corazón del libro.

Enfocarse es más importante de lo que ha sido en una era con redes sociales, anuncios y un millón de posibilidades para gastar su tiempo de manera inteligente o tonta. En esta guía, le mostraremos cómo ignorar las distracciones, mejorar su memoria y aumentar su concentración. La presión puede ser buena o mala. Aquí, discutiremos cómo usarlo en su beneficio mientras evita demasiada presión sobre usted. Muchas personas se han agotado debido al estrés y se sienten abrumadas por las tareas y las expectativas. También le mostraremos cómo evitar esto.

Alguna vez te has encontrado buscando cualquier cosa que hacer para no tener que hacer una tarea especialmente desagradable o que te da pereza comenzar? ¿Sueles decirte: "No pasa nada, lo haré mañana. Todavía tengo mucho tiempo". Enhorabuena. Tú, como muchos otros, tienes plenamente desarrolladas tus habilidades para procrastinar. A largo plazo, la procrastinación puede, en resumidas cuentas, limitar tu potencial y socavar tu carrera y aspiraciones. Por eso es crucial tomar medidas proactivas para evitarla.

Are you looking for a way to improve your life? Do you feel that situations are often out of your control and you feel angry and frustrated that you can’t seem to do anything about that? Are you constantly feeling bad for your actions when you get upset or angry, but you can’t seem to control the emotions that take over you at times? If these all sound like things that happen to you, then Stoicism may be the right choice. This guidebook is going to take some time to talk more about Stoicism, how it can benefit your life, and different ways that you can implement it.