Title: 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot
Author: Richard Wiseman
First published July 3, 2009
357 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780230744295 (ISBN10: 023074429X)
Rating: 3.79
Overview
In his book, “59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot,” Richard Wiseman offers a revolutionary way to achieve your goals in just minutes. Drawing on extensive research, Wiseman presents quick and quirky techniques that can be easily incorporated into everyday life.
From boosting mood to improving memory, overcoming procrastination to enhancing relationships, this new science of rapid change has something for everyone. Discover how even the simplest of tasks can have a profound impact on your life, from putting a pencil between your teeth to sitting near a pot plant.
With this self-help guide based on proper research, you can become the best version of yourself in no time. Join the many readers who have found success with Wiseman’s scientifically proven advice.
About the Author
Richard Wiseman is a man of many talents. He started his career as a professional magician and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle.
He later went on to pursue a degree in psychology from University College London, followed by a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh.
Currently, Richard holds the only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology in Britain, and has an international reputation for his research in the psychology of luck, self-help, persuasion, and illusion. He has published over 50 papers in leading academic journals and has been cited in over 20 introductory textbooks.
A passionate advocate for science, Richard has given keynote addresses at several prominent organizations, including Microsoft, The Royal Society, Caltech, and Google. He is also the most followed British psychologist on Twitter, and his viral videos have garnered over 40 million views.
More than 2 million people have participated in his mass participation experiments, and he has acted as a creative consultant to several big names like Derren Brown, The MythBusters, CBS’s The Mentalist, and Heston Blumenthal.
Richard is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle, an Honorary Fellow of the British Science Association, and a Fellow of the Rationalist Association. He is one of the most frequently quoted psychologists in the British media, and was recently listed in the Independent On Sunday’s top 100 people who make Britain a better place to live.
While he takes his work seriously, Richard also has a fun side. He enjoys sushi, loves dogs, and finds Arrested Development very funny.
Editoral Review
In his book 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot, Richard Wiseman has presented a unique approach to achieving goals and happiness. Wiseman is a professor of psychology who has specialized in the study of human behavior for over 20 years.
His book is a self-help guide that aims to help readers transform their lives in just 59 seconds. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each addressing a different aspect of life such as motivation, creativity, relationships, and happiness.
In each chapter, Wiseman provides a number of practical tips and tricks that, according to him, can help in achieving the desired results. Wiseman’s advice is based on scientific research and studies, and he provides many examples and case studies to support his arguments.
One of the main strengths of this book is its practicality. The strategies he suggests are simple, easy to follow, and can be implemented immediately.
Another strength of the book is its unique focus on happiness. In a world where success is often equated with material possessions and financial wealth, it is refreshing to find a book that emphasizes the importance of happiness as a goal in itself.
Wiseman argues that happiness is not something that can be achieved by accumulating wealth or status, but rather it is a state of mind that can be cultivated through intentional actions and attitudes. However, the book also has some weaknesses.
Some readers may find the writing style to be overly simplistic and repetitive, and the advice he provides may seem obvious or common sense. Moreover, while the book provides a lot of useful information, it can sometimes feel disjointed, with each chapter covering a different topic.
Despite these limitations, 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot is a valuable read for anyone looking to improve their life. It is particularly well-suited for those who are short on time but still want to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Wiseman’s advice is practical, evidence-based, and easy to implement. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their life.
It is an easy and enjoyable read that provides a lot of valuable advice. The book’s focus on happiness as a goal in itself is particularly noteworthy, and I believe that readers will find it both insightful and inspiring.
I would rate this book as a 4 out of 5 stars.
