Adam Alter

Almost half of the developed population has an internet based addiction In some ways this is not surprising as our world is filled with addictive experiences from social media and messaging to rolling news and video streaming Attention spans are decreasing as our time spent glued to our screens are increasing negatively affecting our ability to relax sleep develop relationships and achieve meaningful goals Psychologist Adam Alter provides insight into why explains the science behind why we can t seem to stop such behaviour and offers practical advice for using technology differently in order to lead a happier life and to set yourself free This examination of today s tech zombie epidemic is worth putting your phone down for Guardian Essential reading Regain control of your time finances and relationships Charles Duhigg author of The Power of Habit

As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett *'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it' - Malcolm Gladwell'Important, entertaining, practical, and timely' - Arianna HuffingtonAnatomy of a Breakthrough is a groundbreaking guide to optimising your life, overcoming obstacles, and reaching your full potential.All of us go through episodes of simply being stuck, whether we're trapped in a thankless job, wrestling writer's block, muddling through a midlife crisis, or fixing a fraying friendship. The resulting malaise is often chronic, dangerous to our mental health, and with severe consequences to our success and development. What if there was a proven plan to get unstuck and break through?

Drunk Tank Pink is a particular shade of pink. In 1979 psychologists discovered that it has an extraordinary effect: if you stare at it for two minutes, you dramatically weaken in strength.In this brilliant study of the strange recesses of our minds, Adam Alter reveals the world is full of such hidden forces that shape our every thought, feeling and behaviour without us ever realizing. Some letters in product names make us more likely to buy them (nearly all successful brands contain a k sound) Were more likely to be critical if we write in red rather than green biro Your first report at school can determine your future career Understanding these cues is key to smarter decision-making, more effective marketing, and better outcomes for our selves and our societies. Prepare for the most astounding and fast-paced psychology book since Blink and Predictably Irrational.

A captivatingconstructive (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again) guide to breaking free from the thoughts, habits, jobs, relationships, and even business models that prevent us from achieving our full potential.Almost everyone feels stuck in some way. Whether youre muddling through a midlife crisis, wrestling with writers block, trapped in a thankless job, or trying to remedy a fraying friendship, the resulting emotion is usually a mix of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, anger, and numbness. But it doesnt have to be this way. Anatomy of a Breakthrough is the deeply researched and compelling (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism) roadmap we all need to escape our inertia and flourish in the face of friction.Adam Alter has spent the past two decades studying how people become stuck and how they free themselves to thrive. Here, he reveals the formula he and other researchers have uncovered. The solution rests on a process that he calls a friction audita systematic procedure that uncovers why a person or organization is stuck, and then suggests a path to progress. The friction audit states that people and organizations get unstuck when they overcome three sources of friction: HEART (unhelpful emotions); HEAD (unhelpful patterns of thought); and HABIT (unhelpful behaviors).Despite the ubiquity of friction, there are many great unstickers hidden in plain sight among us and Alter shines a light on some exceptional stories to share their valuable lessons with us. He tells us about the sub-elite swimmer who unstuck himself twice to win two Olympic gold medals, the actor who faced countless rejections before gaining worldwide fame, the renowned painter who became paralyzed and had to relearn to paint with a brush strapped to his wrist, and Alters own story of getting unstuck from a college degree that made him deeply unhappy.Artfully weaving together scientific studies, anecdotes, and interviews, Alter teaches us that getting stuck is a feature rather than a glitch on the road to thriving, but with the right tweaks and corrections, we can reach even our loftiest targets.

As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity I loved it Malcolm Gladwell Everyone experiences challenges setbacks and mind blocks the key is to break through them Bestselling author Adam Alter shows you how In this groundbreaking and entertaining book Alter sets out a proven framework to help you identify the friction points holding you back shift your thinking and realise your goals Whether you want to land a dream job kickstart a new venture or unlock creative inspiration Alter explains how you can harness the right blend of emotional mental and behavioural tools to get unstuck and find a solution The tools include a powerful Friction Audit to help you work out where your sticking points lie between your head heart and habits Artfully weaving together scientific studies anecdotes and interviews and illustrated with stories of the great unstickers amongst us Alter will inspire you to turn hurdles into breakthroughs and reach your potential A deeply researched and compelling guide to breaking through the inevitable obstacles on the path to meaningful accomplishment Cal Newport author of Deep Work A handbook for moving on from your personal plateau David Epste

A New York Times bestseller! A revelatory look at how our environment unconsciously yet dramatically shapes the judgments and decisions we make every dayMost of us go through life believing that we are in control of the choices we makethat we think and behave almost independently from the world around us. But as Drunk Tank Pink illustrates, the truth is our environment shapes our thoughts and actions in myriad ways without our permission or even our knowledge. Armed with surprising data and endlessly fascinating examples, Adam Alter addresses the subtle but substantial ways in which outside forces influence ussuch as colors influence on mood, our bias in favor of names with which we identify, and how sunny days can induce optimism as well as aggression. Drunk Tank Pink proves that the truth behind our feelings and actions goes much deeper than the choices we take for granted every day.

Almost half of the developed population has an internet-based addiction. In some ways this is not surprising, as our world is filled with addictive experiences: from social media and messaging, to rolling news and video streaming. Attention spans are decreasing as our time spent glued to our screens are increasing, negatively affecting our ability to relax, sleep, develop relationships and achieve meaningful goals. Psychologist Adam Alter provides insight into why explains the science behind why we cant seem to stop such behaviour and offers practical advice for using technology differently, in order to lead a happier life, and to set yourself free. This examination of todays tech-zombie epidemic is worth putting your phone down for Guardian Essential reading... Regain control of your time, finances and relationships Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit

Um estudo definitivo sobre o vício comportamental, um problema a que todos nós estamos sujeitos em razão das irresistíveis tecnologias digitais do mundo de hoje.Somos obcecados com nossos e-mails e r

Um guia inovador para se libertar de pensamentos, hábitos, trabalhos e relacionamentos que nos impedem de alcançar o potencial máximo.Quem nunca se viu empacado em algum momento ou aspecto da vida? Seja a carreira estagnada, relacionamentos insatisfatorios, uma crise da meia-idade ou o famoso bloqueio criativo sentir-se paralisado gera angustia, ansiedade, medo e ate raiva, mas e bem mais comum do que se imagina. Um passo adiante traz o roteiro ideal para escaparmos da inercia e nos movermos em direço a novos objetivos.Baseado em estudos de psicologia social e em entrevistas com mais de uma centena de profissionais em diversas areas que, num dado momento da vida, se sentiram frustrados e estagnados, Adam Alter explora as razes pelas quais as pessoas ficam empacadas e como elas podem superar o problema.Com exemplos inspiradores, o autor mostra que a estagnaço e mais do que um incomodo passageiro: e algo serio, que no pode ser resolvido apenas com ideias antigas. E crucial saber mudar a estrategia para dar o proximo passo. Este livro fornece a combinaço certa de ferramentas emocionais, mentais e comportamentais necessarias para vencer a batalha contra a estagnaço."Uma brilhante historia investigativa sobre as fontes da criatividade humana. Adorei." Malcolm Gladwell, escritor best-seller e autor de Fora de serie Outliers "Baseado na ciencia e repleto de historias, Um passo adiante e um antidoto para o nosso inimigo numero 1: a inercia." Angela Duckworth, professora de psicologia na Universidade da Pensilvania e autora de Garra: o poder da paixo e da perseverança

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