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Reading informative non-fiction books is what we would like to consider the supreme lifehack. Can you guess why? Because the average reader can grasp distilled insight that often took years to assemble in just a few hours! Today, we are going to talk psychology, and trust us, the more you know about social psychology and human behaviour, the better. So, let’s begin!
1- Words Can Change Your Brain by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman
The authors of this book use research to capture a concept they call “Compassionate Communication”. This concept is described as a process of bonding with the person you communicate with through authenticity and trust. Don’t we all need a guide to this sometimes? Also, don’t judge a book by its cover or, in this case, the first few pages, as the book is way more practical than it may seem at first glance.
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2- Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath
Switch aims to answer the existential question a lot of us dread: Why is it so difficult to make lasting changes in our communities and our own lives? In other words, why is it so hard for us to get out of our comfort zone? Well, the Heath brothers have published this really handy book on change that will try to help you sort your adjustment problems out. It’s a dream read come true, right?
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3- Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value by William Poundstone
It is a fact that human beings have zero understanding of intrinsic value. When we examine things like “cost” and “price”, we are heavily influenced by the contextual clues! This isn’t just a bold statement either—it’s been shown via a number of studies. It’s also why we recommend this book, which offers a mind-blowing analysis on this specific issue. You will be surprised to see just how easily marketing can influence our perception of things, making this book an important read for every consumer.
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4- Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath
How did something latch to our minds so quickly while a superior alternative faded away—this is a question we’ve all asked ourselves in some form. If you relate to this confusion, try to delve deeper by reading this book, as its sole aim is to address the six ways some ideas stick with us while others slip away.
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Honourable Egyptian Mention: Al-Khorog ‘An Al-Ns by Mohamed Taha
With no technical or complicated terms, just simple standard Arabic, Al-Khorog ‘An Al-ns is a manifesto for ourselves, others, and our relationships. Digging deep into the “self” with a quick pace, this book will help you to figure out the root of your inner psychological problems and give you the key to fixing them and moving forward. Much needed? We know!
