Brandon Ison has narrated 14 audiobooks on Listento.it by 9 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The Power of Self-Talk.
The Power of Self-Talk
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Are you struggling with low self-esteem? Are you unconsciously bringing negativity to your relationships with your spouse, family, coworkers, and friends? Or is there one area of your life you want to change? If so, you are not alone, and you are closer than you think to changing your life. Self-talk and how to use it is a popular topic in today’s culture, but this guide goes beyond definitions and motivational phrases. It explores the "how" and "why" of negative self-talk to help you master positive self-talk. With positive self-talk, you can find the self-motivation to change your life and ultimately lead you to greater success. Have you heard the phrase, "You are what you believe?" Did you realize this applies to all aspects of life from work, to family, and even your love life? Maybe you’ve always believed you weren’t great at sports. Or that no one could love you. Research tells us that positive self-talk can change those beliefs and help you become a great athlete or find your soulmate. Ethan Kross’ 2014 study on self-talk as a "regulatory mechanism" in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology breaks down what happens in your brain with self-talk, from basic to complex decisions. Benjamin Gardner’s 2012 research on the habits of the brain ("Making Health Habitual") in the British Journal of General Practice then reveals the power of habit in the brain, especially when it comes to talking to yourself. Using their research, among others’, provides scientific evidence to better explain and give you the tools to change your life. In this guide, you’ll discover: How to truly love yourself and your body - without committing to a crazy diet or workout program! Where your negative self-talk came from (hint: It’s not your fault!) Why the phrase "you are what you believe" may be seriously hindering you - but also how it can make you incredibly successful Why athletes, world leaders, and celebrities use visualization every day - and why you should, too! The 10 little-known (and most efficient!) ways to improve your marriage and family life, all with self-talk! The magic of psychology that will get you the promotion you’ve been waiting for How to overcome your shyness, enjoy work more, and eliminate your insecurities, even if you’ve been working on this your whole life The two most important things you are doing right now that are stopping you from finding love! ...and much, much more! All of us have areas of our life we want to improve, and whether negative self-talk is affecting many aspects of your life or just one, you can learn to harness the power of self-talk to find success and greater happiness. Understanding through research how the brain and positive self-talk work together will give you the practical tools to make positive self-talk a powerful force in your life. If you are ready to find your self-motivation to take the leap towards achieving your dreams with positive self-talk, listen to this audiobook!
©2019 Stuart Wallace (P)2019 Stuart Wallace
Persuasion Hacks
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Have you ever felt that someone else is always getting what you want, whether it’s in your career or dating life? Do you believe you are in an unhealthy relationship with someone but don’t know why? Or are you wanting to change your life and finally reach your goals of success? Persuasion is a life-changing skill, and if you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide can give you the tools you’re seeking. While there are several resources out there for how to find more success, this guide focuses on the particular skill set of persuasion, or manipulation, to reach your goals. You probably experience manipulation more than you think. The word "manipulation" has a lot of negative connotations, right? But persuasion can be a very positive and powerful tool! The power of persuasion comes from simply changing a situation to work in your favor. By learning how to persuade others, you also understand the mind of a manipulator. And persuasion can work in all areas of life, including work, friends and family, and even your love life. How does this work, you wonder? Humans make decisions based on emotions, whether it’s guilt, desire, or even anger. Damasio, Damasio, and Bechara studied this significant human tendency and published their study Role of the Amygdala in Decision-Making in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences in 2006. The skill of persuasion is realizing how these emotions are working and using them to change a situation. Their study results are foundational to the teachings in this guide since emotions are so powerful in our successes and failures. In this guide, you'll discover: How you can change your life and get the promotion you deserve, all without changing careers or spending money on therapy or education How the wealthiest and most influential people in the world have achieved their success - and how you can do it, too (seriously!) At least five real-life examples of persuasion that have changed the course of history - in case you’re still not convinced! The most revealing signs that you are a victim of manipulation, and the how-to for beating your manipulator at their own game! Seven basic tactics of persuasion you can apply right now! Why manipulating actually makes you the smartest person in the room! Why it will take you a lot longer to get what you want if you don’t use these foolproof tricks of persuasion Even if people have always said "no" to you, you can master this one skill to change your life and get what you want! Many people don’t realize that persuasion is a skill that can be learned and practiced to achieve your goals. Understanding what makes people tick is the key to getting what you want in life, whether you’re finally reaching your goal or need a healthy change. Though "manipulation" can and has been abused and used to hurt others, this audiobook shows the positive and effective ways to use it to change lives for the better. Stop letting the world tell you "no" to your success and achieving your dreams.
©2019 Patrick Stinson (P)2019 Patrick Stinson
Self-Talk Secrets 2 in 1
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Are you worried you will never be happy again? Are you unconsciously bringing negativity to your relationships with your spouse, family, co-workers, and friends? Or is there one area of your life where you feel like a failure and you’re ready to change? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide is specifically written for you. While there are several books written about self-talk, this guide provides tangible strategies based on psychological research that you can use immediately to both change negative self-talk to positive self-talk and turn it into action. It explores the “how” and “why” of negative self-talk to help you master positive self-talk - going beyond just definitions and motivational phrases that didn’t work for you before. With positive self-talk, you can find the self-motivation to change your life and ultimately lead you to greater success. Have you heard the phrase, “You are what you believe”? Did you realize this applies to all aspects of life from work, to family, and even your love life? Research tells us that positive self-talk can change those beliefs and the negative self-talk habits that inhibit us from finding success. In 2014, Ethan Kross wrote in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology about the power of self-talk as a regulatory mechanism - it affects what we do, whether we realize it or not - and the way we use self-talk matters. Benjamin Gardner shared Making Health Habitual in 2012 in the British Journal of General Practice, explaining self-talk as a habit - a powerful force in the brain. Their work, among others’ shared in this guide, provides strategies and facts based on scientific evidence, that help us to affect and improve the way we use self-talk. This book includes: The Self-Talk Solution: The Proven Concept of Breaking Free from Intense Negative Thoughts to Never Feel Weak Again The Power of Self-Talk: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up, Take Action and Achieve Success in Your Life In this guide you’ll discover: How to truly love yourself and your body - without committing to a crazy diet or workout program! Why you feel drained of energy and helpless (and how you can fix this in no time at all!) A complete picture of how self-talk affects you - finding long term solutions and not just a “band-aid” to fix the problem Why the phrase, “You are what you believe” may be seriously hindering you - but also how it can make you incredibly successful Why athletes, world leaders, and celebrities use visualization every day - and why you should too! The 10 little-known (and most efficient!) ways to improve your marriage and family life, all with self-talk! The magic of psychology that will get you the promotion you’ve been waiting for The best secret - and simple - tricks you can use to strengthen the positive self-talk voice The 14 key suggestions (that actually work!) for how to take self-talk to the next level by turning positive self-talk into action! …and much, much more! All of us have areas of our life we want to improve, and whether negative self-talk is affecting many aspects of your life, or just one, you can learn to harness the power of self-talk to find success and greater happiness. By relying on the most up-to-date psychological studies and findings, this guide provides the background information and tangible tools to understand the power of self-talk, so it can become a powerful force in your life. If you’ve had enough of the negative voice in your head controlling your life and are ready for positive self-talk to take over, download this audiobook now!
©2019 Stuart Wallace (P)2020 Stuart Wallace
The Art of People Skills
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If people are tuning out when you speak, if you’ve lost out on business opportunities because you’ve rambled on, or your date from last week hasn’t returned any of your calls yet, I hate to say it, but it's not them, it’s you. Like first impressions, we often only get a shot at one conversation to win people over. If your conversation skills aren’t up to scratch, then you will find yourself left behind in life, love, and most definitely work. Us humans are ultimately a social species, making good social skills an imperative for survival. This guide will transform you from the dowdy office bore to the dynamic conversationalist that everyone wants to chat with. Not only will this information make people like you, but it will also teach you the arts of flattery and persuasion without being a brown-noser! According to the 2016 online study Neural responses to maternal praise and criticism carried out by Robin Aupperle PhD, a positive conversation actually releases oxytocin in the brain, which is the number one bonding chemical. This proves that just one great conversation could make you a friend for life! Not only does this guide explore what to say, but it also teaches you how to act and think, as well as the biggest no-no’s when it comes to winning people over. In a world where conversations often go no further than social media, this is the ultimate guide to having a real conversation and being both respected and remembered. In this guide, you will discover: Our simple secret weapon that will boost your confidence and how you can use it to your benefit! How your bad conversation skills are making you unhappy and anxious and what you need to do to transform this! Why your bad body language is killing your conversations and the ultimate secret tip to avoid this! How to make people like you with one simple and easy trick The unbelievably simple method to make you a better conversationalist with just one tiny detail How to convert total strangers into friends for life, even if you find you usually lack the confidence to do so! Why you should always see things from the other person’s point of view, and the tremendous consequences you may face for not doing so! The two most harmful words in the English language, and why you should NEVER let them enter your conversations! And much, much more! With this quintessential guide to improving your conversation and social skills, you’ll never find yourself missing out on that golden opportunity, feeling left out at lunch with friends, or struggling to make a conversation with that all-important manager at work. You can rely on the solid scientific evidence brought to light by this book, as well as advice from the experts. Don’t waste any more time! If you want to start impressing people and change your life, do it right now by simply clicking the "BUY" button now!
©2019 John Guzman (P)2019 John Guzman
The Self-Esteem Workbook
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Do you often feel incapable? Do you get angry at yourself? Are you struggling because you don’t have enough self-confidence? Stop criticizing yourself, and start your inner journey. This audiobook will help you to find your qualities and rediscover that you’re really valuable. We live in the social media era, where everything revolves around comparison. Sometimes, it can happen that people with low self-esteem feel discouraged and are oppressed by negative thoughts. If you’re one of these people, don’t be ashamed. It’s time to break down these walls. This practical book will help you rebuild your negative mind-set, inspire to grow your self-esteem, and feel truly healthy. Here are some of the topics covered in this audiobook: What is self-image? What are the factors that influence self-esteem? How age influences our self-esteem? How comparing yourself with others affects your self-esteem? How to boost your self-esteem? What are the things you don’t know about your mind? Stop feeling discouraged or like the worst person on Earth! This guide will show you that many thoughts that are living in your mind aren’t true and will help you develop an healthy mind-set. Don’t waste any more time. Buy The Self-Esteem Workbook and discover who you really are.
©2020 Nils Damon (P)2020 Nils Damon
The Art of Marriage Communication
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Are you frustrated with your relationships falling apart when life and other commitments get in your way? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, Love is just hard for you? Or, maybe, you are in a relationship, but the butterflies you once felt aren't there anymore? You wake up next to your partner like you always do, and a horrific realization dawns on you. You don't get the butterflies every time you see him/her, anymore. Their smile doesn't make your head spin. You feel bored in the relationship. Saddened, you may ask yourself: Have I fallen out of love? Falling out of love is an all too common question everyone, at one point in their relationship, will ask themselves. With a full-time job, career pursuits, and commitments of family, it can be challenging to create a loving relationship that can stand through the test of time. But you see, people do it all the time. Couples have and will stay married and happy for 50 years and more! Let me tell you a little secret: Over time, love does feel like it fades away and it's 100 percent not your fault. In 2004, the book Why We Love, Dr. Helen Fisher states that the initial "mating phase" in humans, which is known as the infatuation phase, can last from a few months to a few years. Afterward, once the surge of hormones dies down and reality sets in, couples will begin to fall into a different kind of love. Love replacing the hot and exciting feelings of a new partner toward a sweet and ever-growing love that can last a lifetime. This audiobook will help you understand the different types of love we feel in relationships and give you the keys to really understand how to communicate love effectively. You will soon understand something more beautiful, sweet, and profound is what comes after the butterflies are gone. In this must-listen audiobook, you'll discover: How to use six simple principles to better your relationship and how to do it without sacrificing the things you love to do How to find a balance between your relationship and other factors in your life and how to stay motivated to make your relationship bloom and grow What is the secret to getting the best results to communicate with your partner and how to avoid long aimless arguments How you can share ideas and openly communicate with your partner without feeling uncomfortable, using this one simple conversation starter What are the five love languages we use to make sure we are loved and how to use them to stop any common arguments What it takes for a healthy couple to have safe and secure conversations and what struggling couples don't have Why this crucial mistake with listening could make your partner ignore you and hate you What are the absolute six worst common mistakes in a relationship you are doing right now that are leading to more conflicts and destroying a loving relationship And much, much more! By relying expertly on researched studies, this book will show you how to communicate love effectively and build a strong and everlasting relationship. So, if you want relief from relationship problems, constant arguments, the terrifying thoughts of falling out of love, and much more, click on the "buy now" button.
©2019 Nicolas Kelton (P)2020 Nicolas Kelton
Persuasion Mastery 2 in 1
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Have you ever felt that someone else is always getting what you want, whether it’s in your career or dating life? Do you find yourself frustrated or full of conflicting emotions in one of your relationships? Or, are you wanting to change your life and finally reach your goals of success? If any of these scenarios apply to you, it’s time you listen to this audiobook. While there are several resources for how to find more success, this guide focuses on the particular skill set of persuasion, or manipulation, to reach your goals. Manipulation can be inherent in our relationships because of our reliance on emotions. But there comes the point where manipulation becomes emotional abuse. A victim can feel guilt, failure, and often, feel controlled by a friend, boss, or even a loved one. This is why the word “manipulation” has a lot of negative connotations. But, did you know persuasion can be a very positive and powerful tool? The power of persuasion comes from simply changing a situation to work in your favor. By learning how to persuade others, you also understand the mind of a manipulator. And persuasion can work in all areas of life, including work, friends, family, and even your love life. Published in the Harvard Business Review in 2001, Dr. Robert Cialdini’s article "Harnessing the Science of Persuasion” heavily informs this guide with scientifically proven strategies and analysis of manipulative personalities. As a significant area of human psychology, Dr. Cialdini’s work, among others, informs patterns and behaviors that affect so many of us and our relationships. This bundle includes two books: Persuasion Hacks: How to Influence People and Change Anyone’s Mind - but in a Good Way The Art of Persuasion: How to Spot and Stop Manipulation In this guide, you’ll discover: Steps you can follow to change your life and get the promotion you deserve, all without changing careers or spending money on therapy or education Ways the wealthiest and most influential people in the world have achieved their success - and how can do it too (seriously!) Five real-life examples of persuasion that have changed the course of history - in case, you’re still not convinced The most revealing signs that you are a victim of manipulation and the how-to for beating your manipulator at their own game! The absolute worst things you are doing right now to enable a manipulator Reasons why manipulating actually makes you the smartest person in the room! Reasons why it will take you a lot longer to get what you want if you don’t use these foolproof tricks of persuasion Ways to confront a loved one who is manipulating you, even if you’ve tried and failed many times before! Many people don’t realize that persuasion is a skill that can be learned and practiced to achieve your goals. Understanding what makes people tick is the key to getting what you want in life, whether you’re finally reaching your goal or need a healthy change. It is challenging to confront those we love and make hard changes to our relationships. But living in a vicious cycle of manipulation robs you of joy, self-esteem, and the life you deserve. Stop letting the world tell “no” to your success, and free yourself from toxic, manipulative relationships by clicking “buy now” today!
©2019 Patrick Stinson (P)2019 Patrick Stinson
Making Marriage Work
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Do you find yourself in relationships full of problems and anger? Are you tired of your relationships falling apart due to poor communication? Maybe, your current relationship feels emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting, and you have no idea how to make it easier? The overwhelming feelings of frustration and pent-up negative emotions toward your partner is uncomfortable. You may be asking yourself: I use to think my partner was perfect. Am I falling out of love with the person? Everyone is going to ask themselves these exact questions at one point in their relationship, and it's 100 percent not your fault for feeling this way. It can be scary and upsetting to think about. What people don't know is that love changes over time in relationships. First, we have an exciting infatuation phase where your partner has no flaws, usually called the butterflies stage. Then, after a few months to a few years, the infatuation stage disappears and turns into a different kind of love. In 2001, Schwartz's study by the Harvard Psychiatry titled "A theory of lasting relationships" describes a different kind of love as a softer feeling - a warmth that fills you up and is even more satisfying comfort and constant feeling. Real lasting love committed to their partner despite the obstacles they encounter along the way. Unfortunately, the majority of relationships don't even make it past the infatuation stage due to poor communication and disappointing high standards for the other partner. In this book, you will be given a map to effective communication in your relationships. You will be shown that love is more than just a feeling, but a committed choice to stay with someone and face all the obstacles in the world. In this knowledgeable guide, you'll discover: Why this one crucial mistake could hurt your chances with ever-lasting Love and how to avoid it How to use these 3 easy to understand principles to better your relationships and create passionate intimacy Why working on you is more important than fixing your partner - and how to better yourself How this little known fact is good for Love and how you can use it to your advantage What are the absolute four worst things that you could be doing right now that could escalate a fight and, maybe, destroy your relationship What are the ways how this one process, if not noticed, can make you ignore your partners love without realizing and how it can kill your relationship What it takes for healthy couples to strengthen their Love and communication - and what struggling couples don't have How you can better your connection with your partner using this one golden rule And much, much more! By relying on expert advice from therapists, this audiobook will show you how to communicate effectively, understand what true Love is, and lead you to better relationships. So, if you want to have better communication in relationships, understand love, and do much more, click the "buy now" button!
©2019 Nicolas Kelton (P)2020 Nicolas Kelton
Marriage Communication Miracles: 2 in 1
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Are you frustrated with your relationships falling apart when life and other commitments get in your way? Do you find yourself in relationships full of problems and anger? Or, maybe, you are in a relationship, but the butterflies you once felt aren't there anymore? The overwhelming feelings of frustration and pent-up negative emotions toward your partner is uncomfortable. You may be asking yourself: I used to think my partner was perfect. Am I falling out of love with the person? Everyone is going to ask themselves this exact question at one point in their relationship, and it's 100 percent not your fault for feeling this way. It can be scary and upsetting to think about. What people don't know is that love changes over time in relationships. First, we have an exciting infatuation phase where your partner has no flaws, usually called the butterflies stage. Then, after a few months to a few years, the infatuation stage disappears and turns into a different kind of love. In 2001, Schwartz's study by the Harvard Psychiatry titled "A Theory of Lasting Relationships" describes a different kind of love as a softer feeling - a warmth that fills you up and is even more satisfying comfort and constant feeling. Real lasting love committed to their partner despite the obstacles they encounter along the way. Unfortunately, the majority of relationships don't even make it past the infatuation stage due to poor communications and disappointing high standards for the other partner. This audiobook will help you understand the different types of love we feel in relationships and give you the keys to really understanding how to communicate love effectively. You will be shown that love is more than just a feeling, but a committed choice to stay with someone and face all the obstacles in the world. This audiobook bundle includes: Making Marriage Work: Secrets of Happy Couples Nobody Tells You About The Art of Marriage Communication: Communication Habits That Will Kill Your Relationship and How to Do It Better In this knowledgeable book, you'll discover: How to use six simple principles to better your relationship and how to do it without sacrificing the things you love to do What is the secret to getting the best results to communicate with your partner and how to avoid long aimless arguments What are the five love languages we use to make sure we are loved and how to use them to stop any common arguments What are the absolute six worst common mistakes in a relationship you are doing right now that are leading to more conflicts and destroying a loving relationship Why this one crucial mistake could hurt your chances with everlasting love and how to avoid it How this little known fact is good for love and how you can use it to your advantage What it takes for healthy couples to strengthen their love and communication and what struggling couples don't have How you can better your connection with your partner using this one golden rule And much, much more! By relying on expert advice from therapists, this guide will show you how to communicate effectively, understand what true love is and lead you to better relationships. So, if you want to have better communication in relationships, understand love, and do much more, click on the "buy now" button!
©2019 Nicolas Kelton (P)2020 Nicolas Kelton
Critical Thinking Hacks 2 in 1
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Do you want to improve your brain power by thinking critically in your daily life? Do you want to practice logical exercises to better your decision-making skills? Are you seeking confidence in your arguments and wish to think more efficiently? If you find yourself wanting to know more about critical thinking strategies, you've found the perfect solution. This audiobook is for the individual who wants to think clearly and organized - for the person who wants to make the best decisions for themselves. Critical thinking is a mindset more than a technique. It allows us to unlock our intellectual independence and gives us wisdom and authority. Critical thinking involves a slow thought-out experience of deciding whether you agree or disagree. Instead of feeling trapped in that "grey-area" of decision-making, you'll learn how to solve problems with accuracy and efficiency. The Foundation for Critical Thinking, a non-profit dedicated to promoting education for critical thinking, wrote a 2019 article titled, "Our Conception of Critical Thinking". They state, "Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it. The result? A well-cultivated critical thinker who raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely." This book includes: Critical Thinking Unleashed - How to Improve and Refine Your Thinking Process to Think More Effectively The Art of Critical Thinking - How to Build the Sharpest Reasoning Possible for Yourself In this guide, you'll discover: An in-depth look at what critical thinking is and how it helps reshape human thoughts of prejudice, over-generalization, common fallacies, self-deception, rigidity, and narrowness. The root societal causes for lack of critical thinking skills and the fiv benefits of learning how to think critically in your everyday life. How critical thinking applies to the professional world and how it benefits any career or business and a break-down of various professions that require critical thinking. Critical versus over-thinking and the three proven strategies that create a calm and rational mindset, which can lead to immense innovation and deep conversation. The top seven questions you must ask yourself when arriving at a conclusion (to avoid being rash and biased, but instead, rational). How to shift your state of mind to being critical in a five-step process with ACTIONABLE examples that will accelerate your growth A Guaranteed Way to Improve Critical Thinking - 20+ strategies and techniques to practice your critical thinking skills. A list of over 10 fallacies and biases that are causing self-sabotaging decision-making and how your actions may be causing incorrect judgement throughout your life. And much, much more! There's no need to second-guess your decisions anymore.
©2019 Christopher Hayes (P)2020 Christopher Hayes
The Power of People Skills: 2 in 1
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What was the last conversation you had with a stranger like? Embarrassing? Awkward? Unfulfilling? Can’t even remember the last time you had a conversation with a stranger? If your social anxiety, bad conversation skills, or lack of self-confidence holds you back, you may find yourself getting left behind or cut off. The only thing standing in your way is you. According to the 2016 London University study, "Distortions of Perceived Volume and Length of Body", we see our flaws to be significantly worse than others see them. In fact, often other people don’t notice them at all! Therefore, these insecurities that are holding you back are all inside your head. So, how exactly can you get out of your head? This audiobook includes: People Skills Secrets: How to Become Comfortable to Talk to Anyone and Make Friends Without Being Awkward The Art of People Skills: Little-Known but Powerful Social Skills No One Is Talking About to Improve Your Relationships Instantly In this guide, you will discover: Our simple secret weapon that will boost your confidence and how you can use it to your benefit! How your bad conversation skills are ruining your life and the mind-blowing tricks you need to improve them! The three absolute worst things to say in a conversation that you could still be doing right now! How to make friends for life with just one conversation - it really is that easy! Why your bad body language is killing your conversations and the ultimate secret tip to avoid this! Why your current habits are making you invisible to those around you and how to stop this with a simple, natural adjustment The three confidence killers that are holding you back and the quick methods of getting rid of them! The two most harmful words in the English language and why you should never let them enter your conversations! ...and much, much more! If you’re doubting yourself, your potential, and your ability to cope and perform in social situations, this guide is the perfect way to change that. Us humans are a social species, meaning that we need to be confident and communicate well to survive. By listening to this collection of fool-proof tricks, tips, and life-changing advice, you will be fully-equipped to take on any social situation or challenging conversation. To banish social anxiety forever and start getting the most from your conversations, listen to this audiobook!
©2019 Chad Collins (P)2019 Chad Collins
Improve Your Social Skills
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Everyone aspires to live a life that is fulfilling. This is through building meaningful relationships and enjoying the benefits that the environment around them offers. This requires someone who has mastered the art of socializing and that has various skills which people have to acquire. Some of the socializing skills are natural and inherent in our nature as humans. Others, however, have to be learned and acquired through practice. Some people are unable to draw on their social skills and interact well with other people within their environs. This audiobook looks at the way people have to interact with others by practicing various social skills. These skills are sometimes lacking in certain people while other people have certain limitations in their personalities that render them unable to interact. Social skills entail learning how to start and sustain conversations. There are people that we often meet and since we do not know how to create conversations, the moments we encounter them are cold and sometimes awkward. This audiobook addresses some of the awkward moments in the process of socializing and interactions. By listening to the audiobook, you realize why the interaction has awkward moments and how our lack of certain attributes to facilitate interaction contributes to these moments. Steps are highlighted and well elaborated on how to ensure that we are able to trigger our social skills in interacting with others. Those who have been having difficulty with keeping communications going for long will benefit from this audiobook as they will realize being sociable and enjoying being in social situations does not require you to have any special gifts. There is a section dedicated to highlighting the use of body language. This is because someone usually sends signals before they can even talk to us verbally. Inability to read people’s signals through their body language can make us be irrelevant when we approach people. The audiobook also focuses on how to make friends. This s particularly for those who have problems with initiating friendship. This book takes a dig into how people can interact in a way that can cultivate mutual friendship. The steps and skills that have to be exercised to this end are well elaborated to show you that making friends does not require someone who is talented at it. Everyone can make friendships if they follow the steps and start to exercise the skills discussed in this book. The issue of social anxiety and shyness is also addressed. This is for those who have strong fear for situations that require them to speak before people or interact with others. Steps to overcome the fear and develop courage and esteem are highlighted to make it possible for anyone to overcome the limitation. The way to apply these skills to dating circumstances as well has been given out. This is as a way to help people be able to develop relationships and learn how to build intimacy. Skills of keeping a relationship going are described in a clear way in this book. If you are seeking to improve your social skills, you have to read this book. It evokes self-reflection, creates a need for action and opens the gateways of possibility in social interactions.
©2019 Nils Damon (P)2019 Nils Damon
The Art of Critical Thinking
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Do you want to improve your brain power by thinking critically in your daily life? Are you interested in deepening your understanding without judgement, bias, or manipulation? Are you seeking confidence in your arguments and wish to think more efficiently? If you find yourself wanting to know more about critical thinking strategies, you’ve found the perfect solution. This workbook is for the individual who wants to think clearly and organized - for the person who wants to make the best decisions for themselves. Critical thinking is a mindset more than a technique. It allows us to unlock our intellectual independence and gives us wisdom and authority. The process of thinking critically allows improvement in our quality of life through rational and unbiased evaluation. With a plethora of actionable techniques, this guide will provide you with the steps to easily integrate critical thinking into your life. The Critical Thinking Academy disseminates critical thinking skills to executives and students. In their 2019 article, Benefits of Critical Thinking, they explain that, critical thinking is not natural to us. It is an acquired skill that requires conscious and cognitive effort. These skills can be applied to any situation in life that calls for reflection, analysis, and planning. It is imperative for good academic performance and career progression. This workbook includes: Over 10 critical thinking tactics you can use in your daily life (and the vital lessons you could be missing). How to be an independent thinker and form opinions through owning your perceptions and doing the research required. The 7 thinking habits that complement critical thinking and immensely improve your thought process. How critical thinking applies to the professional world and how it benefits any career or business and a break-down of various professions that require critical thinking. The top 7 questions you must ask yourself when arriving at a conclusion (to avoid being rash and biased, but instead, rational). A Guaranteed Way to Improve Critical Thinking - 20+ strategies and techniques to practice your critical thinking skills. An in-depth look at the critical thinking process which encourages well-thought-out decisions on complex problems (like buying a house, choosing a car, or picking a university). A list of over 10 fallacies and biases that are causing self-sabotaging decision-making and how your actions may be causing incorrect judgement throughout your life. And much, much more! It’s time to accept and take personal responsibility for your thinking. Remember, learning how to think critically is a gradual process, but one that allows clear problem-solving skills. Get this audiobook now to start your journey of owning your decisions and confidently supporting what you believe in.
©2019 Christopher Hayes (P)2020 Christopher Hayes
Freelance Web Developer 101
Summary
You probably use websites every day, but have you ever thought about building them? With the help of this audiobook, now you can! In this exceptional step-by-step guide, you’ll learn what web development is all about, which resources will help you master it, and how you can build stunning and interactive websites. After instructing you on how to create your own personal web portfolio, the author will take you through all the major web development languages and technologies, including the following: HTML CSS JavaScript Bootstrap and jQuery PHP and MySQL WordPress Each of these sections contains best practices and tips for success as well as a “Show Your Skills” section with practical and fun project ideas for you to apply what you’re learning. For example, “Write a JavaScript program that will run the game Chutes and Ladders thousands of time and determine the minimum, maximum, and average number of turns to win". Lastly, you’ll find out how to transform your newfound hobby into a profitable career by becoming a freelance web developer. The author will share tips for perfecting your portfolio and finding clients, especially through the popular freelancing website Upwork. If you’ve ever been curious about web development but didn’t know where to start, this audiobook is for you! Come and embrace both your creativity and logic by delving into the wonderful world of web development! About the Expert Liz Kazandzhy is a passionate web developer who also greatly enjoys writing and editing. As the daughter of a software engineer, she has always had a knack for technology, so when she stumbled upon web development in 2016, it was love at first keystroke. She studied it voraciously and began building websites related to her personal interests, like RandomScriptureVerse. In time, she started branching out and building websites for others, like JonathanWhitlockArt. Liz currently lives in Orem, UT, with her husband Vlad and two energetic young daughters, Katya and Sophia. In the rare moments when the kids are asleep and the housework is done, she enjoys reading, writing, and developing websites. HowExpert publishes quick "how to" guides on unique topics by everyday experts.
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