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Title:
The thinking life : how to thrive in the age of distraction / P. M. Forni.
ISBN:
9780312625719
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2011.
Physical Description:
xvi, 175 pages ; 19 cm
Contents:
Introduction. Thinking seriously about serious thinking -- Why you don't think and why you should -- Finding the time to think -- Attention : awareness and much more -- Reflection : the art of going over your life -- Introspection : self-knowledge for success -- Exercising self-control -- Embracing the positive -- Being proactive -- Making wise decisions -- Nurturing creativity -- Managing adversity -- Choosing thoughtfulness -- Conclusion. We are what we think.
Summary:
Explains the importance of thinking in daily life, discussing how to achieve focus, creativity, and a positive outlook in a technology-driven world.
OCLC Number:
ocn707969577
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