Mental Power

We all know expectations matter - in school, in sports, in the stock market. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, hints of their self-fulfilling potential have been observed for years. But now researchers in fields ranging from medicine to education to criminal justice are moving beyond observation to investigate exactly how expectations work - and when they don’t. In Mind Over Mind, journalist Chris Berdik offers a captivating look at the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our brains work.

Have you, a friend or family member been living with undiagnosed autism? For every visibly autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical. They don't fit the stereotypical mould of autism and are often forced by necessity to mask who they are, spending their entire lives trying to hide their autistic traits. In particular, there is evidence that autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender non-conforming people, many of whom are only now starting to recognise those traits later in life.

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be "disabilities", revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths. In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and best-selling author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries and profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed with all manner of brain "problems".

Renowned media scholar Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity - and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lost ground. We live in a technological universe in which we are always communicating. And yet we have sacrificed conversation for mere connection. Preeminent author and researcher Sherry Turkle has been studying digital culture for over 30 years. Long an enthusiast for its possibilities, here she investigates a troubling consequence.

Journey into Jiu-Jitsu mastery without feeling overwhelmed, even if you've never been to a Jiu-Jitsu school! Have you ever stood at the crossroads of curiosity and uncertainty, wondering how to begin learning Jiu-Jitsu without getting lost in its complexities? Are you searching for age-appropriate guidance but feel like existing resources need improvement? Do you question how this ancient martial art can enhance your self-defense skills and overall personal development? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions.

In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. If you want to get people to move, you must first understand the underlying cultural forces that make them tick. Collins uses stories from his own work as an award-winning marketer—from spearheading digital strategy for Beyoncé, to working on Apple and Nike collaborations, to the successful launch of the Brooklyn Nets NBA team—to break down the ways in which culture influences behavior and how listeners can do the same

BASED ON A TRUE STORY: In the late 1940s after the 2nd World War, a classified government program was created in order to explore the military use of psychics to gain an advantage for their soldiers during armed conflict. At a remote laboratory in the mountains, a secret compound comprised of several hundred test subjects were trained to enhance their abilities with the goal of achieving the skills of telepathy and mind control. Assigned to investigate this covert project, Walter Grant found himself entangled in a web of conspiracy and deceit when he discovered that the residents of the ...

Who doesn’t want to live their Dream Life? All people have a lust for life. If you want to design and begin living your Dream Life, then this book is for you! I can show you the simple way of staying focused and doing what you can, from where you are, with what you have. Learn how to: Love Yourself Wealthy By Getting Unstuck If you’re stuck in your career, relationships and/or whatever, this book is for you! Most people have a deep love and respect for what some have called the untethered soul. Our souls at night seem to speak to us most clearly and is the reason the great Persian poet ...

YOUR THOUGHTS ARE POWERFUL FORCES OF CREATIVE ENERGY! Do you want to learn how to use the power of your thoughts to benefit your life and the lives of those around you? In The Deliberate Thinker you will discover how to develop and tap into the power of the personal energy you now possess. Each of the five stages and 12 lessons contain how-to instructions to move you forward in confidence and ability to manifest positive outcomes. The Deliberate Thinker is for those who seek— * Lessons on how to apply intentional mental energy to life’s demands * A blueprint for applying purposeful ...

What if I told you your ability to set goals is the secret to getting everything you always dreamed of? Or that your personal and professional life can be exactly how you decide? Wouldn’t you like to have the power to reach all your goals? The Power of Goals is a concise, practical guide that will help you to clearly define: What you “really” want in life, why you want it, and how you can get it. Achieving your aims is possible, and much easier than you think. Your aims are the basis and structure that dictate your success.

The Korean sixth sense for winning friends and influencing people, nunchi (pronounced noon-chee) can help you connect with others so you can succeed in everything from business to love. The Power of Nunchi will show you how. Have you ever wondered why your less-skilled coworker gets promoted before you, or why that one woman from your yoga class is always surrounded by adoring friends? They probably have great nunchi. The art of reading a room and understanding what others are thinking and feeling, nunchi is a form of emotional intelligence.

In her midforties, Gwendolyn Bounds attended a dinner party where someone asked a little girl: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It struck Bounds: In middle age, no one asks you that anymore. So she put the question to herself. The answer set her on an unexpected five-year path of transformation from an unathletic office executive glued to her screens to an age-group medalist and world championship competitor in obstacle course racing—a demanding military-style sport requiring speed, endurance, mobility, and strength.

What if your biggest failure… could become your greatest strength? How to Turn Failure into Your Superpower is a powerful, no-nonsense guide that helps you stop blaming your past — and start building a stronger future. Whether you’ve struggled with rejection, made mistakes that haunt you, or just feel stuck, this book shows you exactly how to reframe setbacks and bounce back with clarity, purpose, and grit. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Break out of the failure mindset ✅ Develop emotional discipline when life gets hard ✅ Build mental resilience from the inside out ✅ Turn fear into ...

This mini-book is the result of over forty years study and writing in the self-help field with the ultimate goal finally being achieved of simplifying this often complex subject matter. It’s a book that brings new empowering information written in a way that anybody can understand and benefit from. It may only be a thirty minute read but that’s all it needs to be, your life will never be the same again after you have read it. Then if you follow the simple technique described you will open the door to limitless possibilities. I guarantee you will wish you could have found this book ...

Take a historical journey through sacred and healing sound and music practices from ancient and indigenous cultures around the world. Discover the latest remarkable practical applications—now proven by contemporary scientific research—for managing your mind, body, and spirit. Experiment with shifting your brainwaves naturally to boost your focus and mental alertness or create calm and relaxation. Learn how to positively influence and restore the integrity of every organ, cell, and system in your body by entrainment to various tones and percussive rhythms. Access remarkable states of ...

If you want to succeed in life or career; regardless of your industry, profession (not just marketing or sales profession), location, age, gender, or any other aspect, you need to become more persuasive, you need to influence people. You cannot do it all on your own - you need people to leverage your efforts and get results faster. Persuasion is not merely for marketing and sales people - it’s the basic life skill that every human being needs to sell their view point, ideas, and get people along - everyone is into salesmanship.

In this audiobook, I will show you how to take your mind from fragile to hardened steel so you can utilize the mind to its full potential.

Your brain is the most essential organ in your body. The brain and spinal cord are intimately connected to every bodily system and organ, so when it is balanced everything in your body and mind will function more efficiently. It's vitally important to take proactive steps now, or you risk losing everything, including your ability to think clearly, be creative, remember details, solve problems and retain your memory.

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey that will forever rewrite your perception of reality. 'Mind Over Matter,' is an insightfully crafted eBook, designed to empower you with the tools to shape your life in the most profound ways. "Mind Over Matter" delves deep into the psychology behind the power of thought. The first chapter unravels the mechanisms through which your thoughts can shape reality. The subsequent chapters astoundingly blend science and personal growth to understand the source of mental energy and its extraordinary capacity to influence both immediate circumstances and ...

Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles - whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions - can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way. In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle problems from climate change to economic decline, we'll need to employ the power of "cognitive diversity".