Think of it as floss for your mind.
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Terrific book that challenges your mind and forces most minds a little more open. I re-read it every 2 or 3 years. It is one of my ready access books, like Catch 22 that always has some lessons in it.
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Handy when you might need it and your brain is in brain fog.

Anyone who makes their own cards needs a few of these books or similar books
around when you can't think of exactly what you want to say.

And remember keep it simple and they do get the message really.

Enjoy and not meant to entertain but meant to help you with what you
want to say and how.
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I'm not sure that it matters if you believe or don't believe totally in The Secret.  The book is filled with some thought provoking ideas and concepts.  It is one of those books that makes you think in a slightly different way.  You begin to think about things from a point of control.  It's very powerful to take control over your thoughts and feelings.  That was the biggest thing that I got from the book.

I don't necessarily believe in all the concepts within The Secret.  I do however believe in some of them.  The power of the law of attraction is amazing.  I've found that applying, if only just a little, in my life has made a difference.  It brings me more confidence and I feel more empowered to take risks.

You don't have to feel as it you are joining a cult to enjoy this book. Just go into with an open, but discriminating mind and you will find a few things that you can apply to your everyday life.

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Have you ever had a fever so high it made you hallucinate? Scraps of dialogue, images, ideas, random thoughts--things just bouncing around in your murky head like sparks thrown from some grinding machine? That's what reading this...well, it's not really a book, since you can read it in ten minutes. Let's call it a "work." Much like the works of Samuel Beckett, there IS meaning here in these passages--or, at least, the illusion thereof--and they come at you at random: little snippets of suggestion and atmosphere rather than narrative. I guess you could call this work a prose poem of sorts, and that may be accurate--but regardless, it will come and go through your head like a fever dream and leave you feeling sick and restless.
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It's mind candy. Just enjoy and let yourself be part of it. Eight more words are required. Why exactly? Hmmmmm one more word.
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I find it hard to categorize this book, its genre, or even its point. However, because I am of the same era, of the same philosophical bent, I liked it. Reading it was like reminding myself of things I have thought about before. Except for the authors' personal life: yours will surely be different - or maybe not. The book reads like a journal, mixing personal history with political opinion with global observations. I liked it for its free wheeling style. But if you are one who likes to pigeonhole people or categorize books you might become disoriented.
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Admittedly, some may say I may be a little bias since the author is a childhood friend. However, the approach to this book is to make one think (remember when we used to that?). Therefore, I have no qualms about recommending this book wholeheartedly.  While I and others may not think there is perfect alignment with our understanding of things (the world, issues, perspectives,..), stepping forward is the idea behind the daily thought piece. Whether you think you will agree 100% or 0%, consider this book as a way to make your brain get some exercise as it wakes up every morning.
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Some extra reviewing, or restating thought process, not too bad.
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This is a book about achieving your dreams. In order to really make this book work you have to believe in the power of thought. You imagine it, you plan it and it happens. If you have the right mind set it will happen it's the "law of attraction" It's the thought process of recognizing you own personal empowerment and what you needs to examine with in yourself to realize your full potential wether it be personal or financial gain. On the other hand if you believe disaster will happen it will because you brought it on with negative thought. This is called in the book living by deliberate creation.

The Law of Attraction is  associated with New Thought theories. It states that one should never dwell on the negative, as the "metaphysical principle of life is embodied in a "law of attraction" that states "you get what you think about; your thoughts determine your destiny. It is also said that emotions are the factor that increase or decrease the speed of attraction relative to how much you feel about the subject you are attempting to attract.

The book is filled with short thoughts written by doctors, lawyers and the like, all fairly charismatic people I'm sure.  Because it is this way at times it can be difficult to read. I had to read one passage think about it and go on to the next because the thought process of different writers on the same subject isn't always a clear match with the writer before or after. This isn't a knock on the book for me I had to stop after every paragraph to examine what was written.

In someways it reminds me of a book written back in the fifties by Norman Vincent Peale called The power of positive thinking but with out the religious undertones of Peales book.

You really have to buy in to the thought that if you can believe something you can make it happen. While this book is an interesting read and there are some stimulating quotes I don't think that the ideas presented in this book are practicle for me, but still an interesting read.
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This book offers a solid answer, exploring the urge for safety in numbers throughout human history. It's a great way to remind yourself of your own power when you are surrounded by pressure to defer to a group. Barzilai weaves modern neuroscience and philosophical traditions in highly original ways. One beautiful sentence sums it up for me:Its exciting and almost chilling to think about the first humans daring to trust their own minds.
Alas, when you trust yourself, you can end up with conclusions that threaten the group consensus around you. It can be hard to resist groupideologies that appeal so effectively to your inner mammal. At those times, its great to read a book like this to remind yourself that nothing is wrong - this is the human condition.
I disagree with the authors presumption that the world is on the verge of collapse. Our mortal brain has seen a world on the verge of collapse since the beginning of time.
Language gave humans the ability to put the brakes on our mammalian impulses and generate alternatives. But the world is less predictable than we would like, so thinking for yourself can lead to disappointment. An alternative is to rely on the thinking of individuals who represent themselves as justice seekers. That feels natural if everyone around you is doing it. We hate to think of ourselves as herd followers, but the seers competing for your allegiance can represent this as a virtuous concern for the greater good. In the name of compassion and open-mindedness, you can end up in a herd that runs toward pagan collectivism. You can forget that theres an alternative if everyone around you is doing the same.
This books is a powerful reminder of the alternative. It shows how competing philosophical traditions have animated human progress since the dawn of the written word. It calls into question the postmodern consensus that has lead so much scholarly writing in the direction of pagan collectivism. I was thrilled to find another point of view on offer here, since so much of the writing around me repeats the currently popular view that we should not hold ourselves responsible for our own actions. I especially liked the historical perspective on the human tendency to follow a priestly class that entrenches itself by proclaiming its connection to the divine. Todays priestly class, academics, are encouraging you to renounce your trust in your own objectivity and trust them instead. Dont do it until you read this book.
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It's the kind of book that invites you to use your mind, to use it flexibly and curiously, not least self-critically. Most enjoyable since "The Signal and the noise".
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Even though this book is well-written and organized, the facts within it may appear somewhat intellectual, which makes it vital for readers to browse through the lines a second time before the full meanings can sink into one's head. However, it teaches you how to use your intuitive senses to analyse things and gain a more in-depth perception of matters. Such a book will probably appeal to psychologists and readers who are interested in scientific facts.
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This type of therapeutic approach to having a balanced mind seems a bit ridiculous when you first read about it.
I felt a bit silly "talking" to my parts but having a mental conversation with the aspects of our personality (our "parts") during times of stress, or even when we are contemplating our life choices or making professional decisions really helps clarify and balance the whole thought process.
Techniques are easily implemented into daily cognitive approaches and practice.
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Thought provoking book that like an ear worm gets stuck inside your mind to prod you into action. Once you have read it it is hard to accept anything less of yourself than going for great. Average is for losers. Read for yourself and see what you think.
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I generally think of my brain as a blobby organ that causes me to spout random nonsense on a regular basis, and chugs steadily along on doses of caffeine, but according to the authors of Your Daily Brain, theres more to it than that.  During the course of twenty-four hours, your brain will be called upon to prioritize, decide, categorize, and evaluatesometimes all at once. Thats a lot of stress for a couple of pounds of gray cells. Your Daily Brain attempts to explain the why and where of the decision making process and how best to maximize your brains potential.

The book is organized into sections according to ten or fifteen minute periods throughout the typical day. Each time period has snippets on what a brain may be doing, and advice on how to help it function better. It starts with waking up at 6:00 am (dont use the snooze alarm) and ends at 9:00 pm (forgive yourself for a good nights sleep). Want to jump-start your brain power at 7:15 in the morning? Leave the Sugar Frosted Flakes in the pantry and eat a breakfast with a low glycemic index like steel cut oatmeal. Shopping for groceries in the afternoon? Favor your amygdala over the prefrontal cortex. The amygdala wants the Snickers, the cortex screams you're a lard butt and makes you put it back. The book deals with such far-flung topics as how best to use your brain to search the internet to why you should fine an exercise routine (the chemicals secreted are the same ones oozed out when you're in love.) My favorite was the 6:15 pm, love in the evening, section. Apparently, the following three questions are all you need to determine a mates compatibility. Do you like horror movies? Have you ever traveled around the country alone? Wouldnt it be fun to chuck it all and live on a sailboat?

I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes odd facts and interesting science tidbits. All the articles are short and easy to read for the non-sciency type. Since they are keyed to a particular time, you can finish this book in a day in short bursts, or skip from one article to another. The latter is actually a better idea. According to Your Daily Brain, creativity comes from shaking things up.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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This is a book that compels you to think.  It requires that you examine your own experiences honestly and recognizes that you, as an individual, are empowered to take charge of your life.  If you need to be spoon-fed or are looking for magic answers, it's not for you.  But, if you are truly interested in engaging your mind, read "Winning Smart After Losing Big."  Then, read it again.  And again.
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It is not a new idea to use history to help define one's thoughts, particularly those associated with foreign policy.  Mr. Kaplan's book undertakes this and does an admirable job.  The whole point of his book is to get one to engage in serious thought about the way in which governments behave with repsect to one another.  It is refreshing as most people are knee jerk reactionaries.  Please take the time and effort to read this book.  Then engage your brain and determine for yourself what your beliefs are.