Tag: psychology

What is the true story of our lives - and what should it be? In his newest revolutionary offering, We Who Wrestle With God, world-renowned clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson shares profound insights. He guides readers through ancient accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph. These stories have shaped the very foundations of the Western world, offering timeless lessons for modern life.

Con artists and scammers are becoming more skilled at manipulating bank details and private information from consumers. It is important to understand the risks and recognise the warning signs. Fraud and scam statistics in South Africa are alarming.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Narcissists. Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astounding. But why?

From the author of Scary Smart, Unstressable applies Mo Gawdat's brilliant engineering mind and Alice Law's stress-management expertise to the 'stress pandemic'. This follow up to bestselling Solve For Happy will show you that chronic stress is not an unavoidable part of modern life, but a predictable – and therefore preventable – response, often as much to do with negative thought patterns as external circumstances.

Traders and investors must overcome many hurdles in order to succeed. Among the most common of these hurdles are emotional pitfalls such as fear and greed, and behavioural shortcomings such as impulsivity. Neuroeconomics – a relatively new discipline – may hold the key to understanding the neural processes that govern the way traders make decisions, and assist them in making the right ones.

In the early COVID-19 days, I had the misfortune to experience first-hand how it feels to be brutally attacked by people who believed that COVID-19 was a plot designed to destroy humanity. One of the results of this experience was my fascination with the process by which people adopt beliefs that are patently untrue about other individuals, the news, and institutions.

In the wake of the widespread adoption of revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, the realm of AI has rapidly advanced and filtered through to various industries. From healthcare to marketing, AI’s impact is undeniable.

Prepare to have your mind blown as I reveal the captivating secrets behind the mesmerising art of mentalism. With my expert insights and years of experience, I take you on a journey through the history and mind-bending techniques that continue to leave audiences questioning the limits of human perception and belief.

This is not a book about business strategy. Strategy changes like the seasons. This is a book about something much more permanent. At the very heart of all the success and failure I've been exposed to - both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I've conducted on my podcast - are a set of principles that can stand the test of time, apply to any industry, and be used by anyone who is search of building something great or becoming someone great.

Do you have a heightened sense of empathy? Do you often notice tiny details that others don't? Do you ever feel overwhelmed in a busy, loud environment? If you answered yes to any of those questions, chances are you're a 'highly sensitive person', along with one fifth of the population.