If You're Curious About These Questions...
You should listen to this audiobook
- Did you know that popular self-help techniques like visualizing your success can actually decrease your chances of achieving your goals?
- What if you could spot a liar instantly by ignoring their body language and focusing on one specific verbal cue instead?
- Are you curious about which simple 59-second habit is scientifically proven to boost your mood more effectively than positive thinking?
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Key Takeaways from 59 Seconds
- Discover how to nail your next job interview by revealing your weaknesses early and saving your positive traits for the end to naturally boost your likability.
- Understand why striving for perfection can backfire, and how making occasional mistakes actually makes highly competent individuals appear more relatable and attractive.
- Learn the psychological reason to avoid gossip, as listeners will unconsciously associate the negative traits you describe in others directly with you.
- Find out why popular visualization techniques fail to motivate, and how creating step-by-step plans and sharing your goals publicly actually drives real success.
- Boost your creativity by avoiding traditional group brainstorming, which studies show represses innovative ideas due to a psychological diffusion of responsibility.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
59 Seconds
Likability & Social Skills
Acing Interviews
The Pratfall Effect
Gossip & Perception
Motivation & Goals
The Visualization Myth
Effective Planning
Finding True Goals
Creativity & Innovation
Brainstorming Pitfalls
Engaging the Subconscious
Environmental Priming
Happiness & Resilience
Coping with Adversity
Romantic Relationships
Communication Rules
Relationship Maintenance
Lie Detection
Lying Myths
True Signs of Deception
Trapping Liars
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 9
According to the research presented, what is the most effective way to present your strengths and weaknesses during a job interview?
59 Seconds — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Ace your interview by becoming more likable.
Chapter 3: Small mistakes and steering clear of gossip will make you more likable.
Chapter 4: Drive yourself forward without empty daydreams.
Chapter 5: Boost creativity by ditching brainstorming.
Chapter 6: Spark creativity by priming your mind and adding greenery.
Chapter 7: Increase your happiness by focusing on benefits.
Chapter 8: Strengthen your relationships by choosing your words carefully.
Chapter 9: Use psychology to detect a lie.
59 Seconds Summary & Overview
59 seconds (2010) lays out some handy tips and insights backed by scientific research. Apply them today, and experience the change you want in your life.
Who Should Listen to 59 Seconds?
- People sick of the same old self-help books
- Creative thinkers
- Psychology enthusiasts
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