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A pioneer in the field of behavioral science delivers a groundbreaking work that shows how finding your purpose in life leads to better health and overall happiness. Your life is a boat. You need a rudder. But it doesn't matter how much wind is in your sails if you're not steering toward a harbor - an ultimate purpose in your life. While the greatest philosophers have pondered purpose for centuries, today it has been shown to have a concrete impact on our health.

This poignant philosophy about the human capacity for love in the face of tragedy from New York Times bestselling author Erich Fromm is as relevant today as it was when it was first broadcast. Transcribed from a series of recorded conversations streamed over German public radio in 1970, the profound ideas and thoughts collected in this volume represent a lifetime of the renowned psychoanalyst and social philosopher's explorations into human emotion and behavior throughout the twentieth century.

Modern life is full of minor but acute dilemmas: we get stuck at a gathering with someone unusually boring and wonder how to move on without causing offence; in the course of introducing one friend to another, we realise that we have forgotten one of the party’s names; we run into an ex while on an early date with a new partner; we spill red wine across a host’s sofa...

This book is perfect for married couples, recently separated couples, and men and women considering marriage. I guarantee that women who listen to this book will finally understand men. Men who listen to this book can learn how to keep the women in their lives happy and satisfied.

Our secrets can weigh heavily upon us. Yet the burden of secrecy rarely stems from the work it takes to keep a secret hidden. Rather, the weight of our secrets comes from carrying them alone. Whether we are motivated to protect our reputation, a relationship, a loved one's feelings or some personal or professional goal, one thing is clear: holding back some part of our inner world is often lonely and isolating. But it doesn't have to be.

The Art of Is contains breath-of-fresh-air thinking about how to cultivate the kind of game-changing creativity everyone seeks. Stephen Nachmanovitch shows exactly how the passion and immediacy of improvisation can be cultivated and how, in fact, we all improvise all the time - whether we are driving or deep in conversation.

People don’t make decisions with their conscious mind, but on instinct. In The Power of Instinct, marketing consultant and behavioral science expert Leslie Zane shows that to grow a brand, business, or even a social movement, traditional persuasion tactics fall short. Instead, you must connect to the instinctive mind. And to do this, you need to understand the science of consumer choice and employ techniques that work with a person’s brain, not against it.

In a world where everything seems to transform in a blink, anyone can suddenly find themselves scrambling for human connection. Someone who has always found it easy to connect can suddenly feel disoriented if they start a new job, move to a new region, or welcome a new member into the family. Others may have always found it difficult to connect, feel they've outgrown their circles, or may feel dissatisfied for a range of other reasons. In Our New Social Life, social connection and happiness experts Natalie Kerr and Jaime Kurtz explain the science behind these struggles.

Harness the power of your introversion with 'How to Be an Introvert and Still Have a Sex-Life: Navigating Modern Intimacy on Your Own Terms.' This groundbreaking book uncovers the unique advantages that introverts possess in the realm of dating and intimate relationships, reframing introversion as a strength rather than a hurdle.

After decades of affluence, we’re busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, as depression and anxiety soar. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Eats, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?

In a world where meaningful connections are more important than ever, mastering the art of small talk can be a game-changer. "Mastering Small Talk: Building Confidence and Strategies for Engaging Conversations" is your essential guide to transforming those initial, often awkward exchanges into genuine, lasting relationships. Whether you’re navigating social gatherings, professional settings, or networking events, this book provides the tools and techniques to engage in confident and effective small talk.

In Life Is Friends, Martinet focuses on at-home entertaining-the dinner parties, cocktail parties, and informal get-togethers that are the key to creating lasting, fulfilling interpersonal bonds. So hear what Martinet has to say. And then, go ahead: Invite people over.

Changing your habits is no easy task. You may start off at the right pace or with the right routine, but you might soon find yourself facing an uphill - might I even say up-mountain - struggle maintaining your habits. Your motivation may enjoy a burst of energy in the beginning, but dwindle to a shadow of its former self. You might have created plans, guides, and even reminders, only to watch yourself have diminishing returns. Your ability to push back your bad habits into the depths of your memory, past the point of remembrance, may not be going as well as you had hoped.

Willkommen zu einer aufregenden Reise durch die Kunst des Flirtens – ein Weg, der voller Überraschungen, Charme und neuer Perspektiven steckt. Vielleicht fragst du dich, warum gerade du, in der Lebensmitte angekommen, noch einen Flirt-Guide lesen solltest. Schließlich hast du in deinem Leben schon viele Begegnungen, Beziehungen und vielleicht auch Enttäuschungen erlebt. Doch genau darin liegt der Reiz!

Hatten Sie in einem Gespräch schon einmal das Gefühl, dass jemand versucht, Details vor Ihnen zu verbergen? Oder einfach nur, dass man Sie anlügt? Zweifellos ist das jedem von uns schon passiert, aber unser Körper ist viel ausdrucksstärker, als wir denken. Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie könnten jemandem lesen, als wäre er ein offenes Buch.Das ist die Kunst des Lesens der Körpersprache.

In a highly structured and informative manner, the listener is introduced to the principles of persuasion, the difference between influence and manipulation, as well as the tools and techniques used to influence. The listener is walked through how the environment impacts brain development to help appreciate why some people may be vulnerable to manipulation while others are good influencers.