Psychology Archives

Habits of a Happy Brain: Book Overview (Loretta Breuning)

How does the brain create that sweet feeling of happiness? Why is happiness defined as a survival mechanism? Loretta Breuning says that by understanding how your brain achieves happiness, you can rewire it to build positive, sustainable happiness habits. In Habits of a Happy Brain, Breuning discusses the brain chemistry of happiness, how harmful happiness-seeking patterns develop, and her methods for building and maintaining healthier happiness habits. Read more in our Habits of a Happy Brain book overview.

Quantum Accountability: Overview (Kelly & Kevin Kramer)

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Do your negative thoughts control you? Do you feel unfulfilled in life? In Quantum Accountability, Kelley and Kevin Kramer explain what quantum accountability is and how it’s linked to your mindset and reality. They also discuss how to practice quantum accountability so you can create a positive mental and physical world that enables you to flourish. Read more in our overview of Quantum Accountability.

Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis: Book Overview

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How can you break free from fear-based choices that leave you feeling unfulfilled? What if choosing safety is actually the riskiest decision you can make? In Never Play It Safe, Chase Jarvis challenges the conventional wisdom that safety leads to happiness. He reveals how fear-based decisions create lives that look impressive from the outside but feel hollow within. Read more to discover how to live a riskier, yet more fulfilling life with our Never Play It Safe book overview.

The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff

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Why do smart people sometimes make decisions that seem to work against their own interests? What if you could predict your competitors’ moves and always stay one step ahead? Game theory offers insights for navigating everything from business negotiations to everyday conflicts. The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff explains how understanding strategic thinking can transform your approach to competition and cooperation. Keep reading for our overview of The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life.

Same as Ever: Morgan Housel’s Guide to What Never Changes

Is it possible to prepare for an unpredictable future? What if the key to navigating uncertainty isn’t trying to forecast what’s coming next? In Same as Ever, Morgan Housel offers a fresh perspective on planning ahead. Instead of attempting to predict specific events, he focuses on timeless patterns of human behavior that remain constant across history. Continue reading for our overview of Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.

Foolproof by Sander van der Linden: Book Overview

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Why does false information spread so quickly online? What if you could protect your mind from manipulation before you even encounter it? In Foolproof, Sander van der Linden offers a groundbreaking solution. The social psychologist’s research reveals how to build mental immunity against deception using techniques borrowed from medical science. Read more for our overview of the book Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity.

Uncommon Sense Teaching: Book Overview (+ Exercises)

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What if all of our ideas about teaching are wrong? How can teachers create truly effective lesson plans? Teachers and students alike often struggle. In Uncommon Sense Teaching, Barbara Oakley and Beth Rogowsky team up with neuroscientist Terrence Sejnowski to explain how your brain actually processes and stores information. They also provide practical, science-based strategies to help you harness your brain’s natural learning mechanisms. Continue reading for an overview of the book, including exercises to help you apply the book’s principles to your own teaching.

The Biggest Bluff: Book Overview (Maria Konnikova)

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What is the relationship between skill and chance in life? What can we control, and what must we leave up to luck? In a world obsessed with certainty, Maria Konnikova’s book The Biggest Bluff reveals how poker—with its blend of skill and chance—teaches invaluable lessons about decision-making in uncertain conditions. A psychologist turned professional poker player, Konnikova demonstrates that while we can’t control life’s outcomes, we can master the decisions we make. Read more in our overview of The Biggest Bluff.

The First Rule of Mastery: Book Overview & Takeaways

Do you lose sleep thinking about other people’s opinions of you? How can you let go of this worry and start living your life? The First Rule of Mastery examines the high price you pay for worrying about what others think, including missed opportunities, anxiety, and depression. Michael Gervais and Kevin Lake present a comprehensive framework for escaping the prison of other people’s opinions. Read more in our overview of The First Rule of Mastery.

Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff (Book Overview)

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How is the traditional goal-setting approach fundamentally flawed? How can you ensure that you’re pursuing goals that align with your authentic self? In Tiny Experiments, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff challenges our ingrained beliefs about achievement and offers an alternative. She says to treat your life as a laboratory for discovery rather than a linear path to predetermined destinations. Keep reading for an overview of the book so you can learn how to pursue true growth and fulfillment.