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  Deviate by Beau Lotto - key...

  American Classics

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  "Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently" by Beau Lotto offers a revolutionary look at how we perceive the world. Lotto, a renowned neuroscientist, delves into the biology and psychology of perception, revealing that our brains are wired to see things based on past experiences and context, rather than reality itself. This insight challenges the conventional notion of objective observation and suggests that creativity and innovation stem from our ability to reinterpret our perceptions. 
  Through engaging stories and scientific research, Lotto illustrates how our perceptions are not just passive receptions but active constructions of reality influenced by our emotional and psychological state. For instance, the book discusses historical episodes and optical illusions to show how context and expectation shape our reality, highlighting the power of the brain to see things differently when we alter our perspectives. 
  At its core, "Deviate" encourages readers to question their assumptions and to recognize that by embracing uncertainty and reevaluating the familiar, we can unlock a wealth of creative potential. Lotto argues that understanding and challenging our perceptual biases can lead to a more fulfilling and adaptable existence, encouraging a shift from a fixed mindset to one that is open to new possibilities and change. 
  This summary encapsulates the essential teachings of Lotto's work, offering a concise overview for those looking to understand the complex interplay between perception and reality. Whether you're familiar with the original book or new to Lotto's ideas, this audio summary provides practical insights into how we can all begin to see the world differently and harness our innate creativity​​​​.

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  Fear of Failure - A Lifelong...

  James E Aarons DVM, The ADHD...

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  The autobiographical work “Fear of Failure” documents the life and times of James Aarons, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. It is a bold, uncensored look at the struggles of a young man looking for fulfillment in his profession and love in his life. Dr. Aarons pulls no punches and makes no excuses as he charmingly writes his way through his life’s journey. It is an effort that took great courage to write, and took even greater courage for his wife to permit him to do so. Most of all, this book is full of hope. The author’s self-disclosure is at once heartbreaking and enlightening, honest and innocent, with an eagerness to face headlong difficult and often painful truths. It is a memoir and an expose that is captivating and very hard to put down until you finish.

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  The Last Lecture

  Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

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  After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic."We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull over the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave—"Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams"—wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because "time is all you have . . . and you may find one day that you have less than you think"). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humor, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

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  Haunted Summerwind - A Ghostly...

  Devon Bell

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  The true story of the Lamont Mansion, which was meant to host a president—but instead become a home to the paranormal . . . includes photos!   Buried deep in the Wisconsin Northwoods, the ruined splendor of the mansion known as Summerwind bares the bones of its legendary past. Robert Patterson Lamont purchased the property in 1916 as a country retreat where he could entertain such guests as President Warren G. Harding. Unfortunately, the house played host to visitors of an entirely different sort, and Lamont reportedly fled the property after discharging a pistol at a ghoul in the basement pantry.   Raymond Bober abandoned his attempt to convert the house into a hotel in the 1970s, describing rooms that changed size and the mysterious presence of an eighteenth-century explorer in his famous book The Carver Effect. Join Devon Bell for a glimpse through the shattered windows of the most specter-laden spot in the Badger State.

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  The Think Big Manifesto - Think...

  Michael Port

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  Every year, millions of people fall victim to a debilitating disease—a disease that cripples careers, destroys relationships, and undermines the health and happiness of the entire world. This disease is responsible for poverty, crime, war, natural disasters, and our economic ills. It has had no name until now—it's called small thinking. Its hallmarks are a failure of imagination and a disbelief in human possibility. 
  
  In The Think Big Manifesto, Michael Port calls you, and the world, to action by offering a simple solution to a serious syndrome. Think big, commit to quantum change, envision your future, climb your mountains, and incite the revolution our society needs—if it is to survive. 
  
  But it takes a personal revolution to stop accepting what is and start energetically creating what is possible. You can't wait until later to do big things. It's up to you to achieve your dreams, to head in the right direction, and to keep your focus. If you think you've waited too long, that there's no point anyway, or that it's too late—that's just small thinking. 
  
  But even the most talented and self-confident among us often forget to think big. It's not always easy to do. That's why The Think Big Manifesto is not your average motivational guide. In these pages are ten fundamental principles for thinking big and a personal code of conduct for changing the way you approach the world—today. The time has come. Port urges you not to sit back, hesitate, or wait. He awakens your big-thinking self. He stirs the contagious, catalytic power of once dormant big thoughts that are now ready to be released. He asks you to look inward, outward, and upward—to think bigger about who you are and what you offer the world. 
  
  The Think Big Manifesto is about changing every aspect of your life—from the way you work to the way you relate to friends, family, and community. With real examples that inspire and inform—like the high school dropout who built a $100 million business or the hedge fund manager who became an organic dairy farmer—The Think Big Manifesto isn't only about thinking big in your career, but about your very place in the world. 
  
  Are you ready to lead the change you wish to see in the world? Your Think Big Revolution starts right here, right now—with you.

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  Coach Yourself Slim - Losing...

  Mark Besser

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  If you are carrying around excess weight, it can become not only an unhealthy addition to your life, but a mental obsession in your desire to lose it. You may try diet after diet, exercise routine after exercise routine and even fall into the trap of every new fad that comes along. Yet if you have not fully prepared yourself mentally to reach that goal and honestly accepted the highs and lows that will come with reaching it, then you have set yourself up to fail.This book is not another fad, a diet or even a regime. No, this book is the encouragement and the honesty missing in most modern programs – the way to define a goal, and then finally reach it. Here you will find the path to perseverance and success with your own personal coach. Why do you want to lose weight? What is holding you back from losing weight? What will change when you do reach your goal weight? These are questions you must ask before you embark on any weight loss journey, and this guide will show you why. You can successfully lose the weight by becoming your own coach today, and reach your goal, step by step.

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