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Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in LIfe
by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz"Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is more than a data scientist. He is a prophet for how to use the data revolution to reimagine your life. Don’t Trust Your Gut is a tour de force—an intoxicating blend of analysis, humor, and humanity.” — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is HumanBig decisions are hard. We consult friends and family, make sense of confusing “expert” advice online, maybe we read a self-help book to guide us. In the end, we usually just do what feels right, pursuing high stakes self-improvement—such as who we marry, how to date, where to live, what makes us happy—based solely on what our gut instinct tells us. But what if our gut is wrong? Biased, unpredictable, and misinformed, our gut, it turns out, is not all that reliable. And data can prove this.In Don’t Trust Your Gut, economist, former Google data scientist, and New York Times bestselling author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz reveals just how wrong we really are when it comes to improving our own lives. In the past decade, scholars have mined enormous datasets to find remarkable new approaches to life’s biggest self-help puzzles. Data from hundreds of thousands of dating profiles have revealed surprising successful strategies to get a date; data from hundreds of millions of tax records have uncovered the best places to raise children; data from millions of career trajectories have found previously unknown reasons why some rise to the top.Telling fascinating, unexpected stories with these numbers and the latest big data research, Stephens-Davidowitz exposes that, while we often think we know how to better ourselves, the numbers disagree. Hard facts and figures consistently contradict our instincts and demonstrate self-help that actually works—whether it involves the best time in life to start a business or how happy it actually makes us to skip a friend’s birthday party for a night of Netflix on the couch. From the boring careers that produce the most wealth, to the old-school, data-backed relationship advice so well-worn it’s become a literal joke, he unearths the startling conclusions that the right data can teach us about who we are and what will make our lives better.Lively, engrossing, and provocative, the end result opens up a new world of self-improvement made possible with massive troves of data. Packed with fresh, entertaining insights, Don’t Trust Your Gut redefines how to tackle our most consequential choices, one that hacks the market inefficiencies of life and leads us to make smarter decisions about how to improve our lives. Because in the end, the numbers don’t lie.
Don't Unplug: How Technology Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too
by Chris DancyChris Dancy, the world's most connected person, inspires readers with practical advice to live a happier and healthier life using technologyIn 2002, Chris Dancy was overweight, unemployed, and addicted to technology. He chain-smoked cigarettes, popped pills, and was angry and depressed. But when he discovered that his mother kept a record of almost every detail of his childhood, an idea began to form. Could knowing the status of every aspect of his body and how his lifestyle affected his health help him learn to take care of himself? By harnessing the story of his life, could he learn to harness his own bad habits? With a little tech know-how combined with a healthy dose of reality, every app, sensor, and data point in Dancy's life was turned upside down and examined. Now he's sharing what he knows. That knowledge includes the fact that changing the color of his credit card helps him to use it less often, and that nostalgia is a trigger for gratitude for him. A modern-day story of rebirth and redemption, Chris' wisdom and insight will show readers how to improve their lives by paying attention to the relationship between how we move, what we eat, who we spend time with, and how it all makes us feel. But Chris has done all the hard work: Don't Unplug shows us how we too can transform our lives.
Don't Wear Shoes You Can't Walk In: A Field Guide for Your Twenties
by Michelle Douglas“Why is this moment happening in my life and what can I learn from it?” Michelle Douglas asked and answered this question almost every day for ten years, writing down one thing she learned each day from ages twenty-one to thirty-one. In these pages, she shares her experiences and learnings from the adventures that lie ahead for young adults—moving, working, loving, losing, quitting, building, and more, all while attempting to maintain a strong sense of self. Written for anyone just starting out or suddenly starting over, this field guide—part advice book, part journal—will help you discover the very important yet not-so-obvious lessons to be learned in your own life right now. Things like . . .the weakness isn’t necessarily where the leak issurround yourself with people who are willing to lift while they climb you can’t change the shape of a piece to force it into your puzzle don’t go looking for love, go looking for things you love to doit’s what you bring to the table, not how long you’ve been sitting at it Don’t Wear Shoes You Can’t Walk In equips twentysomethings (and beyond) with powerful tools to enrich their lives and take their next steps forward with confidence.
Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk
by Shunmyo MasunoDiscover why 90% of your worries won&’t come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living.Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn&’t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace. In Don&’t Worry, you will learn to: • Lesson #1: stop comparing yourself to others—90% of your obsessions will disappear; • Lesson #4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple; • Lesson #10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing; • Lesson #11: interpret things positively—you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not; • Lesson #14: stop taking in too much information; • Lesson #19: take a break from competition—it&’s the Zen way of avoiding anxiety; • Lesson #24: act instead of worrying—things will definitely work out better.By following this book&’s 48 simple lessons—and taking to heart the nearly 30 zengo, or Zen sayings, quoted throughout—you&’ll enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself.A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Don't Worry, Be Happy: Practical Advice for Positive Mental Well-Being
by Claire ChamberlainWe all worry. But when it starts to impact upon our mental and physical well-being it's time to do something about it. This guide will provide you with coping strategies to navigate worry in all its guises, including anxiety, depression and stress. Learn how to break the worry cycle so you can lead a happier life with a more positive outlook.
Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
by Poppy O'NeillDoes your child appear to worry a lot?Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn? Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss of enthusiasm for their usual interests?These could all be signs that your child is struggling with anxiety.This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child to overcome anxiety. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.Your child will be guided, with the help of Fiz – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.
Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life
by Richard Carlson"Richard Carlson provides one hundred new strategies for living more fully and worrying less as a means of attracting more wealth and abundance in our lives. Often we get into the trap of thinking that the only way to earn a good living is to stay late at the office, feeling stressed out and full of anxiety. However, this can actually get in the way of having a productive and rewarding career, and can drastically decrease our earnings. In thought-provoking, unique pieces, Carlson shows us how to invest in the market, instead of worrying about it; how to get real mileage out of reflection; how to make a truly great impression on clients; how taking your lunch break (instead of working through it) may pay off in more ways than you think; and how we shouldn't rely on too much data in making decisions." "Accept the fact that you can make excuses, or you can make money, but you can't do both," Carlson tells us, as he shows us how to spend most of our work time on the "critical inch" of our business, instead of on the peripheral agendas that don't really earn the big bucks. He tells us how to be prepared to walk away from any negotiation, and how this attitude will help us to strike better deals. And he reveals specific money strategies, such as why it's better to buy large deductible insurance, how to decide between a fixed and variable interest rate on a mortgage, and how to save two years of living expenses for when the unexpected happens." "Full of interesting and unique ideas for the overworked business person, Don't Worry, Make Money shows readers how to live a life that's more wealthy, productive, and carefree by refusing to let worry get you down."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Don't Worry Make Money
by Richard CarlsonThis collection of 100 essays contains strategies for achieving financial success by giving up stress, worry, anger and fear. Carlson takes the reader through the steps needed to create a more relaxed attitude to money and the ways that this can result in successful money-making ventures.
Don't You Dare Get Married until You Read This!: The Book of Questions for Couples
by Corey DonaldsonIf you're headed for the altar- or you're in a serious relationship that could lead to marriage, you probably already know that issues like love, sex, money, religion, kids, in-laws, and even who has to walk the dog can become potential landmines if you and your partner don't discuss your feelings openly before you take the plunge. Now, Corey Donaldson has put together more than 500 questions-- ranging from playful to provocative-- designed to get you and your partner talking frankly and communicating effectively before you walk down the aisle. Donaldson covers hot topics such as: * Does it matter to you who earns most of the money? * What does my family do that annoys you? * What is the difference, for you, between love and romance? * What place do you believe religion has in the world? * How long do you want to wait before having children? * If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would you support me? * Who cleans the house? Perfect for couples in the midst of planning their nuptials, a duo considering "I do," or even partners in established relationships who just want to get to know each other again, Don't You Dare Get Married Until You Read This! is a must-have for anyone who wants to make their marriage last.
Don't You Get It? Living with Auditory Learning Disabilities
by Harvey Edell Jay. R. Lucker Loraine AldermanIf you or someone you know has (APD), an Auditory Processing Disorder sometimes called a central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), also described as an Auditory Information Processing Disorders (APD) (Lucker 2005a), this book can give you the answers to the many questions. Two of the most often asked questions about APD are: 'What is it like to have the disorder?' and 'Can a person overcome it?' This book provides insights into both of these questions.
DontDateHimGirl.com Presents - So the Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What?
by Tasha CunninghamHe may not have been that into you, but the bastard who just broke your heart will be a distant memory after reading this book - a 10-step guide to help you get your brokenhearted butt in gear, break your addiction to bad boyfriends and find lasting love. Written by DontDateHimGirl.com founder and newspaper columnist Tasha Cunningham, this book reveals the must-have secret weapon that belongs in every single girl's dating arsenal.Inspired by the stories of the thousands of women who have shared their dating stories on DontDateHimGirl.com, So the Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What? will put you and your broken heart on the path to recovery armed with the tools you'll need to get over your bad breakup. After reading this book, you'll emerge stronger, smarter and sexier, well on your way to finding the guy who will be VERY into you!
DontDateHimGirl.com Presents - So the Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What?
by Tasha CunninghamHe may not have been that into you, but the bastard who just broke your heart will be a distant memory after reading Don't Date Him Girl Presents: So the Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What?, a 10-step guide to help you get your brokenhearted butt in gear, break your addiction to bad boyfriends and find lasting love. Written by DontDateHimGirl.com founder and newspaper columnist Tasha Cunningham, this book reveals the must-have secret weapon that belongs in every single girl's dating arsenal.Inspired by the stories of the thousands of women who have shared their dating stories on DontDateHimGirl.com, So the Bastard Broke Your Heart, Now What? will put you and your broken heart on the path to recovery armed with the tools you'll need to get over your bad breakup. After reading this book, you'll emerge stronger, smarter and sexier, well on your way to finding the guy who will be VERY into you!
The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently
by Sunni BrownThere is NO SUCH THING as a mindless doodle What did Einstein, JFK, Edison, Marie Curie, and Henry Ford have in common? They were all inveterate doodlers. These powerhouse minds knew instinctively that doodling is deep thinking in disguise-a simple, accessible, and dynamite tool for innovating and solving even the stickiest problems. Sunni Brown's mission is to bring the power of the Doodle to the rest of us. She leads the Revolution defying all those parents, teachers, and bosses who say Stop doodling! Get serious! Grow up! She overturns misinformation about doodling, demystifies visual thinking, and shows us the power of applying our innate visual literacy. She'll teach you how to doodle any object, concept, or system imaginable, shift habitual thinking patterns, and transform boring text into displays that can engage any audience. Sunni Brown was named one of the "100 Most Creative People in Business" and one of the "10 Most Creative People on Twitter" by Fast Company. She is founder of a creative consultancy, an international speaker, the co-author of Gamestorming, and the leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. Her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views on TED.com. Her work on visual literacy and gaming has been featured in over 35 nationally-syndicated news programs and reported on in The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, the BBC, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, etc. She lives in Keep Austin Weird, Texas.
The Door of Everything
by Ruby NelsonLove. Love as you have never known it or imagined it to be. Love, the only true force in all creation, the Light out of which all things were made, the cohesive power which holds all things together. Love. Let your soul stand forth and LIVE. For of what profit is it if a man gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Come! Meet me just inside the Door of Everything, in my timeless realm of Being, where all the perfect qualities of your Grand Cosmic Self will intersect and blend into one precious jewel-the precious jewel of Love.
Door of Hope: Recognizing and Resolving the Pains of Your Past
by Jan FrankVictims of abuse-any abuse-need to know how other people have made it through the recovery process. As a victim of incest herself, Jan Frank understands the myriad emotions that victims struggle with and offers ten proven stops toward recovery in Door of Hope.A powerful story of inspiration and restoration, Door of Hope, is Jan's journey toward wholeness. But it is much more than a story. It is hope for other victims. And in this updated edition, Jan provides a special section featuring answers to questions most often asked by abuse victims and those who love them.
Doors to Past Lives & Future Lives: Practical Applications of Self-Hypnosis
by Joe H. Slate Carl Llewellyn WeschckeYou have the ability to access the collective wisdom of all your past life experiences. By tapping into this immense storehouse of knowledge through self-hypnosis, you will gain direction, mastery over your fears, a greater sense of self-worth—and the power to take charge of your life.Dr. Joe H. Slate and Carl Llewellyn Weschcke put a unique do-it-yourself spin on hypnosis, teaching you step by step how to conduct your own past-life regression using powerful, scientifically tested methods, such as astral projection and spirit interactions. Fascinating true accounts from Dr. Slate and his subjects highlight the effectiveness of these empowering techniques.Explore your past and future livesDelve into life between lifetimesSee how many past lives you have livedCommunicate with departed loved onesMeet your spirit guidesDiscover new spiritual dimensionsOnce you begin to retrieve your past life experiences, you can apply the lessons learned toward present-day healing, spiritual growth, and enlightenment for the continued evolution of your soul.
Dope Therapy: A Radical Guide to Owning Your Therapy Journey
by Shani TranSeeking help is hard. Dope Therapy makes it easier.For many people, there is fear and stigma associated with entering the therapy room. Maybe you&’ve been told that going to therapy means something is wrong with you. Maybe you don&’t know what to expect. Even if you recognize the benefits of seeking help, it can feel scary and unknown to take that first step. If you&’ve thought about therapy but don&’t know where to start, or if you&’ve tried therapy in the past but it hasn&’t helped, Dope Therapy is for you. With humor and compassion, author and therapist Shani Tran validates the anxiety that can arise around seeking counseling and offers guidance for navigating the uncomfortable conversations that can come up in therapy. She is with you each step of the way, from finding the right therapist to determining when you&’ve reached the end of your therapy journey. Get answers to your questions, including: • Why isn&’t therapy working? • What if I don&’t want to take medication? • How do I deal with all these feelings? • What will happen if I tell my therapist that I&’m having suicidal thoughts? • How do I break up with my therapist?"What a breath of fresh air! This book lays out everything you need to know about therapy and how to navigate it - especially if you are BIPOC, queer, or young. Finally, a fun, accessible book that can guide people to the help they need." —Ryan Schwartz, founder, Mental Health Match
Dopefiend
by Tim ElhajjElhajj uses the principles learned in his 12-step program to forge a powerful bond with the son he left behind at age 3, as that boy grows to maturity and a new closeness with his father. Dopefiend chronicles the help the author was able to give his son when the family disease of addiction threatened the young man's life.
Doral Publishings Hands-On Dog Care: The Complete Book of Canine First Aid
by Susan M. Copeland John A. Hamil* Do you need to call your vet?<P> * What should you do until you can get your dog to the veterinary clinic?<P> * If veterinary assistance is not required, how to dyou handle the illness or injury?<P> It's all here in Hands-On Dog Care. Three easy-to-use sections work together to give you all the tools you'll need to handle any health problem.
Dorm Room Feng Shui: Find Your Gua, Free Your Chi
by Katherine Olaksen Margaret M. Donahue Elizabeth MacCrellishCramped quarters, homesick roommates, and endless hours of schoolwork are just some of the challenges that can make living in a college dorm a stressful experience. Transform your small, concrete block of a room into a comfortable and productive living space using the ancient Chinese art of feng shui. Offering a variety of quick and inexpensive solutions, this guide will help you prioritize your most pressing problems, enhance your dorm room’s chi, and create a living arrangement that encourages positivity.
The Dos and Don'ts of Pregnancy: From Conception to Birth
by Louise BatyThis concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straightforward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth.
The Dos and Don'ts of Pregnancy: From Conception to Birth
by Louise BatyThis concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straightforward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth.
Los Dos Caminos
by Aldivan Teixeira Torres Daniela RodigheroLa elección La tierra es un ambiente natural donde los seres humanos fueron echados para interactuar unos con otros, aprendiendo y enseñando de acuerdo con sus experiencias. En virtud del libre albedrío, el ser humano está siempre en situaciones que requieren la toma de decisiones. En este momento no existe una fórmula mágica de la resolución, pero el análisis de alternativas que no siempre traen resultados satisfactorios. Los errores cometidos en estas elecciones nos hacen tener un espíritu más crítico y una mente más abierta para que en el futuro tengamos más opciones vendieras. Es la llamada experiencia de causa, porque que sólo se consigue con el tiempo. Es bastante claro a lo largo de nuestro viaje en la tierra que hay dos aspectos que actúan en el universo: un mal y otro cualquiera benigno. A pesar de ser completamente malo o bueno, nuestras acciones preponderantes es quien decidirá nuestro lado en esta disputa.
Dos millones de huevos
by Angélica FuentesUn viaje íntimo a la historia de una de las mujeres más influyentes de México. Un camino inspirador de empoderamiento y libertad para las mujeres latinoamericanas. Herida por todos los tipos de violencia que sufren las mujeres mexicanas y difamada por una fuerte campaña mediática de desprestigio tras su separación del empresario Jorge Vergara, Angélica Fuentes decide volver a México a trabajar por el empoderamiento de la mujer. Valiente y resiliente, en estas páginas nos abre completamente la puerta a su corazón. Nos invita a vivir con ella los violentos acontecimientos familiares que sufrió desde niña, los momentos más atroces de sus matrimonios, sus más grandes miedos, las barreras de género que la han limitado como mujer en el mundo corporativo y el reto más grande: amarse a sí misma para poder ayudar a otros. Una trayectoria llena de aprendizajes que la llevaron a convertir el dolor de su pasado en la fuerza de su presente, en el motor que da vida a su vocación por impulsar el talento femenino y por pavimentar el rumbo de las mujeres de las próximas generaciones para que alcancen sus objetivos. Angélica Fuentes nos motiva a reconocernos en los conflictos que enfrentan las mujeres diariamente; a trabajar de su mano las creencias limitantes que restringen nuestro desarrollo; a seguir sus pasos hacia la libertad, el éxito y la realización de nuestra misión en la vida; y a descubrir el poder de la feminidad en nuestros dos millones de huevos.
The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins
by Tj PowerA neuroscientist’s powerful framework for enhancing quality of life through the regulation of four key hormones: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE).The brain’s ability to change and adapt is one of the most powerful tools we can harness to improve our lives. Renowned neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, Tj Power, believes in the human ability to optimize and rewire brain chemistry to unlock one’s full potential. However, to do so, one must first implement a series of practical, life-changing strategies.The DOSE Effect reveals the secrets of our brain chemistry, offering simple and accessible ways to make modifications to your lifestyle that can transform your brain. Drawing on cutting-edge science, Power explores how biohacking your brain can not only enhance cognitive performance but also improve the aspects of your life that ultimately control a happier, healthier, and more productive lifestyle.The DOSE Effect proves the intrinsic connection between lifestyle factors and mental and physical well-being. Split into four sections, this essential guidebook provides the most effective techniques for understanding the key hormones that rule our thinking and our behaviors:Dopamine: your motivation and attention chemicalOxytocin: your relationships and confidence chemicalSerotonin: your mood and energy levels chemicalEndorphins: your stress reduction chemicalResearch-driven and deeply inspiring, Power’s revolutionary strategies allow readers to harness behaviors and practices to improve mental health, manage stress, elevate mood, and promote overall wellness. His key findings include the influence of effortful activity on Dopamine production, the significance of social connection in Oxytocin levels, the value of connecting with nature and maintaining gut health for optimal Serotonin levels, and the beneficial effects of physical exertion and laughter on Endorphins release. You have everything you need to optimize your brain chemistry—this groundbreaking book shows you how.