Come cambiare la propria vita

I loved DiSalvo's "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite", but this book disappoints. In Part 1 DiSalvo has created (or adapted) jargon to describe things that could have been more easily explained with simpler language, and in the process distances the reader from what is e Leggi tutto

It was okay but I was expecting more. Good introduction if you have never read anything on the subject before,had some interesting studies included, but I do not feel like my brain is anywhere near changing and the book didn't really give me any real clues on how to change. The DO section didn't rea Leggi tutto

Two stars is a bit harsh because I do feel somewhat inspired for change, but I do think you could just read pages 70 to 140 and be fine. His point- meta cognition and control over ones thought is the key to potential and happy life.

I picked up this book because we are making a study skills course for my company, Insanitek, and I wanted to integrate the "magic" of metacognition. After all, we all know that if you can think yourself in circles, and even from a distance, you've got a superpower of the mind. But not all people dev Leggi tutto

I was more enthusiastic about this book at my 25% review. Having now finished it I would say that I am not as enthusiastic. I made plenty of notes. But towards the end, it was feeling a bit rushed, as though every conceivable idea had to be ploughed into the book. It has a lot of good points, but a

A great read! I enjoyed very much reading all the recommndations, the tactics we can use to improve our lives, and the list of books and movies he recommends is very attractive. I am looking forward to read more books about this subject :)

3.5 actually.

A good introduction to these topics. I appreciated the lists and the suggestions about expanding our culture and knowledge with movies and books.