Psychology Genius

A revelatory synthesis of cultural history and social psychology that shows how one-to-one collaboration drives creative success. Weaving the lives of scores of creative duos - from John Lennon and Paul McCartney to Marie and Pierre Curie, to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak - Joshua Wolf Shenk identifies the core qualities of that dizzying experience we call "chemistry". Revealing the six essential stages through which creative intimacy unfolds, Shenk draws on new scientific research and builds an argument for the social foundations of creativity - and the pair as its primary embodiment.

Toward a Cognitive Theory of Narrative Acts brings together in one volume cutting-edge research that turns to recent findings in cognitive and neurobiological sciences, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and evolutionary biology, among other disciplines, to explore and understand more deeply various cultural phenomena, including art, music, literature, and film. The essays fulfilling this task for the general listener as well as the specialist are written by renowned authors.

In Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection - instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For instance, in Picasso's 40-some iterations of Guernica, we see the same combination of small steps, incessant reshuffling, and large, almost reckless, leaps that characterize the way evolution transformed a dinosaur's grasping claw into a condor's soaring wing.

Enfocarse es más importante de lo que ha sido en una era con redes sociales, anuncios y un millón de posibilidades para gastar su tiempo de manera inteligente o tonta. En esta guía, le mostraremos cómo ignorar las distracciones, mejorar su memoria y aumentar su concentración. La presión puede ser buena o mala. Aquí, discutiremos cómo usarlo en su beneficio mientras evita demasiada presión sobre usted. Muchas personas se han agotado debido al estrés y se sienten abrumadas por las tareas y las expectativas. También le mostraremos cómo evitar esto.

Ever wonder why you lack motivation with some or all areas of your life? Does it feel like you’re constantly low on energy and you feel lazy all the time? If this sounds like you, then read on. You’ve already taken the first steps by willing yourself to research the topic of motivation and find this detailed and insightful guide. Now it’s time to take the next step toward achieving what you want out of life.

Secrets of the Mind reveals Ralph Waldo Emerson’s keys for accessing the expansive powers of the “one mind.” The sequel to Living from the Soul, this book rephrases and remixes Emerson’s writings on the principles and powers of thought. It concludes with practical advice on work, money, and success.

Über das kleine Glück und wo es zu finden ist "Eigentlich müsste ich doch glücklich sein ..." Im Grunde genommen ist Annas Leben nicht schlecht, doch zwischen Alltagssorgen und endlosen Routinen ist ihr der Funke im Leben abhandengekommen. Dies ändert sich, als sie in einem Antiquitätengeschäft ein Tagebuch aus den 1920er-Jahren entdeckt.

La conformación de nuestra cultura más que favorecer la creatividad, muchas veces la sabotea. Aquí algunos de sus síntomas para que los detectes y los evites.

La creatividad no es exclusiva de los artistas o los genios, del mismo modo que el futbol no es exclusivo de la primera división, así que reconcíliate con tu talento.

What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer.

"Imagination als heilsame Kraft" von Luise Reddemann ist das Basisbuch zur psychotraumatologischen Behandlung und ein Muss für alle, die sich mit Traumatherapie beschäftigen. Die Autorin, eine Pionierin auf diesem Gebiet, präsentiert wirkungsvolle Imaginationsübungen, die Selbstheilungskräfte aktivieren und Traumapatienten auf dem Weg zur Stabilität begleiten. Durch die bewährte Kombination aus Stabilisierung, Traumakonfrontation und Integration bietet dieses Buch einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz zur Bewältigung traumatischer Erfahrungen.

A mid-century doctor's raw, unvarnished account of his own descent into madness, and his daughter's attempt to piece his life back together and make sense of her own. Texas-born and Harvard-educated, Dr. Perry Baird was a rising medical star in the late 1920s and 1930s. Early in his career, ahead of his time, he grew fascinated with identifying the biochemical root of manic depression, just as he began to suffer from it himself.

It is good to know that the best ability you can find in yourself is creativity. Probably, it is hidden somewhere in your behavior. This audiobook is going to help you to recognize and show up the most appreciate skill nowadays. You’ll understand how the work environment has changed from having strict behavior rules to freedom of creativity expression. Nowadays, the winner is one who exhibits extreme creativity.

Genius is a fascinating subject which I’ve thought a lot about over my life. There are many books on the subject and they are all different with various viewpoints on what Genius is, who are geniuses, and why Genius is important. No two definitions of Genius are the same. In this book I attempt to cover the history of Genius, why it is important, famous Geniuses in history, and how you can develop a genius consciousness yourself.

Este libro cubre una variedad de temas, todos interrelacionados y de alguna manera conectados con nuestra capacidad para concentrarnos en las tareas más importantes que tenemos. Mucha gente sufre por distraerse, pasar de una cosa a otra y no hacer mucho. Hoy, abordamos esos problemas con algunas ideas inspiradoras. Primero, hablaremos sobre cómo mejorar sus habilidades de concentración y memoria. Esto se encuentra en el corazón del libro.

Alguna vez te has encontrado buscando cualquier cosa que hacer para no tener que hacer una tarea especialmente desagradable o que te da pereza comenzar? ¿Sueles decirte: "No pasa nada, lo haré mañana. Todavía tengo mucho tiempo". Enhorabuena. Tú, como muchos otros, tienes plenamente desarrolladas tus habilidades para procrastinar. A largo plazo, la procrastinación puede, en resumidas cuentas, limitar tu potencial y socavar tu carrera y aspiraciones. Por eso es crucial tomar medidas proactivas para evitarla.

Drei Millionen hochbegabte Erwachsene leben in Deutschland. Viele wissen nicht sicher um ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten und fühlen sich in diffuser Weise »anders«. Dieses Hörbuch speziell für hochbegabte Erwachsene erleichtert die Identitätsfindung. Als hochbegabter Mensch durchs Leben zu gehen könnte so schön sein: Schule und Studium stellen kein Problem dar, der gesellschaftliche Aufstieg ist gesichert ... Doch für viele hochbegabte Erwachsene sieht die Wirklichkeit etwas anders aus.

Unlock your potential with The Beginner's Guide to UGC Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started as a UGC Creator. This comprehensive guide offers aspiring UGC creators a clear, actionable roadmap to success in the dynamic world of User-Generated Content (UGC).

"Enoughness" typically refers to a sense of satisfaction or having an adequate amount of something, whether it's material possessions, accomplishments, or personal fulfillment. We all want to be the best we can be. However, our negative inner critic is the disrupter. The average person will have 60,000 to 90,000 thoughts a day. Of those thoughts, 70-85% of our daily thoughts are negative. So who is this negative inner critic spewing false information in our head and driving our behavior all day and night? Well, my friend, it is you.

Creativity is the magic sauce that generates ideas to solve problems. We all have it. Creative IQ: Opening the Door to Creativity that Inspires Sustainable Results is a practical guide to accessing your ingenuity with confidence and purpose, free from expectations, judgments, and an annoying inner critic. Renee Russo Martinez teaches you to embrace your out-of-the-box ideas and how to launch your creative problem solving skills to new levels. You will learn about creativity as a process, mindfulness as a way to tap into the process, and the actions needed to become more innovative.