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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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Summary

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.

©2016 The Great Courses (P)2016 The Teaching Company, LLC

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Amazing content

Excellent, this course contains so much wisdom backed by evidence, on a wide range of human tendencies, self improvement strategies and quirks of the brain.

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Very insightful and intriguing

Very useful techniques to help you improve yourself. The analogies are brilliant and I found it hard to stop listening. The chapters link nicely together and the speaker is very engaging.

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Great Insights on bettering yourself

Really liked it. Some common sense examples but lots to take on with actionable tasks. Liked the insights on breaking bad habits.

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Outstanding

There are many words that could be used for this book but I thing the one above sums it up best. Just wonderful to read and many tips to out smart your brain and how to make it work for you and why we do what you do. If you only get one great courses book this would be the one. Will be putting this one back on again

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Outsmart yourself

I recommend for everyone who want to understand themselves bit better and want to live a bit more mindful life, or just want to improve on a special area.
Great course. Thanks.
Peter

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fantastic book

honestly this book is fantastic and I'll be keeping this in my library forever. will be definitely worth reviewing every so often.

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Good tips for boosting brain power

Great book that gives simple tips how to boost your brain power. I enjoyed speakers voice too.

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Absolutely Excellent

Loved this set of lectures, very, very interesting and informative. Great narration. Will definitely listen again.

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amazing. ..it very interesting and easy to follow

it the best audio book I have got so far. good job. thanks well done

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Really insightful and helpful

Prof Nishton has a very clear voice, he present the rather complex topics of the brain in understandable segments. I would say his voice is soothing, at least I found it to be, and that only helps get the message across.

Hope to hear more ib the future from this narrator.

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