Motivation Science

Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus—to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh’s case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything they could to meet the needs of others and not have needs of their own. And ultimately, this meant Marsh put themself in the backseat of their own life. In this heartfelt and sincere book, Marsh shares their story and the lessons they learned on the path back to themselves.

A study of individuals who miraculously recovered from terminal illnesses draws on medical, genetic, psychological, and spiritual profiles to argue that the key to healing lies in the functioning of the immune system.

The typical idea of motivation as something that comes and goes, often out of your control, is completely inaccurate. Motivation has been studied - as have the methods and strategies needed to replicate it. Truly, there is a science of motivation. And, like any other subject which has been studied and tested with the scientific method, if you implement the causes of motivation in your life, you will produce the effect of motivation.

In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph.D. uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every level how they can use scientifically-proven techniques to promote smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance.

What matters most to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don’t have to choose—and that you’ll find more success if you don’t. That’s the breakthrough message of the TOMS One for One movement. You don’t have to be rich to give back and you don’t have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once—right now.

Most of us want to succeed. And most of us want to do the right thing. But we often forget that the way tosucceed is by doing the right thing, as Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe remind us in Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing. When the institutions that shape our society need to change, the people in them typically either make more rules or offer smarter incentives.

Why do some people seem so lucky? Is it truly random fortune or something more scientific? This “captivating” listen (Kirkus Reviews) delves into the science of luck and, through a blend of fascinating research and storytelling, examines the surprising power of embracing serendipity. In Luck by Design: The Science and Serendipity of a Well-Lived Life, Adam Tank unveils the hidden potential of life’s seemingly random circumstances.

Companies everywhere face two major challenges today: getting noticed and getting paid. To confront these obstacles, Bharat Anand examines a range of businesses around the world, from The New York Times to The Economist, from Chinese Internet giant Tencent to Scandinavian digital trailblazer Schibsted, and from talent management to the future of education.

We've decided by consensus that consensus is good. In In Defense of Troublemakers, psychologist Charlan Nemeth argues that this principle is completely wrong: left unchallenged, the majority opinion is often biased, unoriginal, or false. It leads planes and markets to crash, causes juries to convict innocent people, and can quite literally make people think blue is green. In the name of comity, we embrace stupidity. We can make better decisions by embracing dissent. Dissent forces us to question the status quo, consider more information, and engage in creative decision-making.

Do you have a personality that attracts or repels people? Do you ever wonder why some people who are far less physically-attractive than you get swarmed by members of the opposite sex while you are not? Can you attract wealth, power and fame with a super personality? This audio book can change the way you feel about yourself and very importantly, other people’s perceptions of you. It will boost your confidence and help you achieve Great Personal Magnetism to gain wealth, fame, love or power.

Self-discipline is commonly thought to be a trait that a person is born with, but this could not be further from the truth! Self-discipline is not a fixed character trait, but rather a skill that can be learned, and The Science of Self-Discipline can teach you how to build this skill and how to finish what you start and gain the willpower, mental toughness, and self-control to distinguish yourself from others! This audiobook will show you to determine the areas of yourself and your life that you can easily tweak to set yourself up for optimal success in self-discipline mastery.

This is a summary of The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less, in which Richard Koch provides fresh input on the law of least effort. Convinced that success and well-being are compatible, he explains how one can earn money, maintain constructive work relationships, and lead a happy life. Are you ready to follow the guide?

The Science of Being Well was written by Wallace D Wattles as a follow up to his book The Science of Getting Rich. Wattles knew that in order to be truly successful, one must live a balanced life, and getting rich is only one part of the equation of success. Good health is essential to a happy functional life and in this audiobook, The Science of Being Well, Wattles builds on his Certain Way methodology and applies it to health and well-being. In his simple to understand way, he breaks it down into easy to understand actions that you can implement into your life.

Drawing on his highly successful sales background and decades of research, he lays out a simple, repeatable, predictable, and ethical process that will enable you to lead others to discover for themselves what and why they need to change. Whether you hope to make a sale or improve a relationship, Jolles’ wise advice will help you ensure that changing someone’s mind is never an act of coercion but rather one of caring and compassion.

Psychologist Richard Wiseman brings together history, psychology, and self-help in this unique and powerful guide to achieving the impossible in work and in life. The result of intensive research, including interviews with surviving members of the Apollo mission-control team, Moonshot delivers eight key lessons on teamwork, leadership, persistence, creativity, and more, each one a vital part of the mind-set for success.

A US Dept. of Justice survey found that females ages 16-24 are more vulnerable to partner violence than any other group, almost triple the national average. Cases like Chris Brown's assault on pop star Rihanna showed an ugly side of adolescent life. However, Queen Latifah has always been a shining example of a woman happy with herself and unwilling to compromise to fit into the "hollywood ideal" of what a confident beautiful woman should look like.

What if everything they've told you about how to make money and get the things you want is wrong? What if "getting ahead" financially were not only easy, but fun? What if the process of improving your own financial position could actually make the world a better place? In fact, what if it were required that you make the world a better place while improving your own financial position? In this important new work, Kerry O'Hallaron explores each of these questions and more.

In an age of unprecedented prosperity and opportunity, there are still many who feel that something is missing in their lives: "I've achieved success and am on the fast track in my career, I'm respected by my peers, I have a great family and all the toys and perks that I could possibly want. Why don't I feel a stronger sense of fulfillment? Why does life feel so empty?" In What Matters Most, best-selling author and speaker Hyrum W. Smith outlines compelling reasons for this dissatisfaction.

Three powerful African-American female executives celebrate their gender and heritage as they share their secrets for success in this effective guide for businesswomen. Ways to communicate thoughtfully, trust yourself, and exude self-esteem are just a few tactics the authors discuss for those who want to enter the workforce as confident leaders.

Modern society is plagued by fragmentation. The various sectors of our communities - businesses, schools, social service organizations, churches, government - do not work together. They exist in their own worlds. As do so many individual citizens, who long for connection but end up marginalized, their gifts overlooked, their potential contributions lost.