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Learned Optimism

How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

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Learned Optimism

By: Martin E. P. Seligman
Narrated by: Martin E. P. Seligman
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 ARE YOU HOLDING YOURSELF BACK?
Without knowing it, most of us impose limits on our achievement and our happiness by approaching life's problems and challenges with unnecessary pessimism. Now, Dr. Martin Seligman, a pioneer in cognitive psychology and motivational research, tells you how to identify your own self-defeating thought patterns -- and how to harness the powers of your conscious mind to break those patterns.
The Science of Personal Control
Based on years of rigorous research, Learned Optimism examines the importance of "explanatory style" -- the way in which we explain our problems and setbacks to ourselves -- and offers a series of exercises that will help you target unhealthy habits of pessimistic thinking and bring them under your control. More powerful and pragmatic than a simple program of positive thinking, Dr. Seligman's principles of reasoned, flexible optimism will help you:
* Attain maximum personal achievement
* Avoid feelings of helplessness and depression
* Develop a hopeful, healthy outlook
"A Marvelous Achievement!
Learned Optimism blends hard-edged science with practical advice to give us an understanding of how we hold ourselves back and how we can change for the better."
-- Dr. Wayne Dyer©1991 Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved; (P)1991 Simon & Schuster Audio, All Rights Reserved; SOUND IDEAS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health Mental Health Feel-Good

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I never really thought anything of my pessimistic attitude until recently.
This book has truly opened my eyes to how much worse I make things for myself just because of perspective.
Would recommend.

Eye opening

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A very insightful book on how to use optimism. A very helpful read for those that want to be healthier and even live longer according to the author.

Pessimists can be optimistic

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This title is complely unsuitable for an audio book. Most people are doing something else e.g. driving while listening so filling in questionaires isn't feasible. I would have prefered Prof. Seligman to give a summary rather than wading through piles of primary data

Very disappointing

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Several times throughout this book I found myself thinking "Yes! That's how my mind works!" The author obviously has experience of dealing with depressive and defeatist mindsets, and has detailed, actionable ideas on how to defeat the worst excesses of negative thought spirals.

This is a short book, but I don't think it's shorter than it needs to be, and I was grateful that the author didn't drag it out for hour after hour repeating what had already been said.

The narrators are all good.

Very insightful and with practical advice.

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Super AUDIBLE version of the book. Great introduction into the power of positive Psychology. The pdf assessment is a great way of understanding the basic principles.

Great into into improving your thinking processes

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