NeuroWisdom: The New Brain Science of Money, Happiness, and Success

by Mark Robert Waldman, Chris Manning

Overview

Perfect for readers of How God Changes Your Brain, two researchers present over thirty brain exercises to help readers generate happiness and success, in business and in life.



”This remarkable book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!” ―John Assaraf, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of NeuroGym



Adapted from a business school course they created for professionals, bestselling author Mark Waldman and Chris Manning present simple brain exercises, based on the latest neuroscience research, to guide readers to improvement in all parts of life, from work to home, from how we think to how we feel.



Their promise is to help people create more "wealth" in their lives, defined as the combination of money, happiness, and success. Using the latest research studied by two experts in their field, the book presents both the scientific background and sets of “NeuroWisdom” exercises that will help people reduce neurological stress and increase happiness, motivation, and productivity. The “worry” centers of the brain are turned off and the optimism circuits are turned on. Work becomes more pleasurable and creativity is increased, enabling the brain to anticipate and solve problems more efficiently.



From the cutting edge of brain science to real-world solutions, these exercises help readers gain the wisdom that leads to greater fulfillment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635766684
Publisher:	Diversion Books
Publication date:	06/04/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	204
Sales rank:	462,459
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Mark Robert Waldman is faculty at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, where he teaches executive communication, stress reduction, and mindfulness to Executive MBA students. He is the author of 13 books including Words Can Change Your Brain and How God Changes Your Brain. He teaches throughout the world and his work has been featured on PBS, National Public Radio, Oprah and Friends, and in dozens of national magazines.

Chris Manning has been a finance professor at Loyola Marymount University since 1986. Manning is currently serving as an ARES Member Profile Column Editor and on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Real Estate Research.

Table of Contents

Preface What this Book Can Do for You and How to Use It 1

Chapter 1 Happiness or Wealth: What Do You Really Want? 5

Chapter 2 How to Manage Your Busy Brain: Superlearning and the Four Pillars of Wealth 17

Chapter 3 Preparing to Succeed: 60-Second Strategies for Warming Up Your Brain 44

Chapter 4 Motivation-The First Pillar of Wealth: Money, Pleasure, and the Desire to Acquire More 63

Chapter 5 Turning On the M-Drive: Nine Strategies to Stimulate Motivation and Desire 83

Chapter 6 Decision Making-The Second Pillar of Wealth: Turning Desires into Conscious Goals 108

Chapter 7 Sharpening Your Decision-Making Skills: Six Strategies to Increase Optimism and Performance 123

Chapter 8 Creativity-The Third Pillar of Wealth: Imagination, Daydreaming, and Intuition 145

Chapter 9 Thinking Outside the Box: Nine Strategies to Increase Creativity at Work 158

Chapter 10 Awareness-The Fourth Pillar of Wealth: Fairness, Empathy, and Generosity 170

Chapter 11 Developing Your Social Brain: 12 Strategies to Deepen Communication, Empathy, Kindness, Forgiveness, and Gratitude 202

Epilogue Putting it All Together 233

Acknowledgments 243

Appendix: Neuro Wisdom 101 245

Endnotes 247

Editorial Reviews

"A groundbreaking and life-changing book, filled with practical exercises." —Andrew Newberg, MD, New York Times bestselling author



"This remarkable book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!" —John Assaraf, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of NeuroGym



“Whether you are rich or poor, happy or sad, contented or lost – you can use the practical strategies in this book to deepen your sense of well-being. The new brain science described in this book will challenge some of your deepest beliefs about money and happiness, and the mindfulness exercises will help you unlock the hidden creativity that lies dormant in your brain.
Daniel Amen, MD, Founder of Amen Clinics and author of The Brain Warrior’s Way



"Neuroscience researcher Mark Waldman and business professor Chris Manning have mapped out an original model showing how the human brain moves through four stages to achieve any desired goal: motivation, decision-making, creativity, and awareness. The experiential exercises in this very useful book will help you, and your brain, function at its very best...a practical approach for applying the insights gained from the emerging field of neuroscience." --Richard Stafford, Associate Dean and Director, Executive MBA Program, Loyola Marymount University



If you want to dramatically reduce unproductive mental processes – in the workplace and at home – commit to practicing these simple brain-enhancing strategies for a few minutes every day. They’ll help you achieve your highest level of functioning and performance. --George Pratt, Past Chairman of Psychology, Scripps Memorial Hospital, and author of Code to Joy



“This is a beautiful brain-based framework integrating happiness with wealth-building. You’d be hard pressed to find another book offering remarkably easy strategies grounded in high quality scientific research. Highly recommended.” --Srini Pillay, MD, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and author of Life Unlocked and Your Brain and Business



"NeuroWisdom is the perfect recipe book for self-transformation. The authors brilliantly distill insights from brain research to show you how to lead a more fulfilling and extraordinary life." --Josiah Hultgren, Senior Lecturer, California Lutheran University and Founder/CEO of MindFullyAlive.com



"Applying mindfulness and positivity as you work toward achieving important life-transforming goals is one of the most important breakthrough discoveries of the 21st Century.  Grounded in the newest brain research, this book makes an important contribution to the business community as it guides the reader toward a values-oriented lifestyle." --Neil Schuitevoerder, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Center for Advanced Human Development

 

"Neurowisdom is brilliant, thought provoking and refreshingly practical. It’s very rare you can read a book about neuroscience and walk away with a set of tools that absolutely will change your brain and your life if you put them to good use. Neurowisdom is that book. Best read of the year for me." --Jeffrey Gignac, Clinical Hypnotherapist and creator of Passive Brain Fitness®



"NeuroWisdom is a cornucopia of up-to-date information integrating the latest findings in brain science, human behavior, and the essential strategies needed to insure business success. If you practice the experiential exercises in this book, you’ll train your brain to become more focused, confident, empathic and socially responsible. Both scholarly and entertaining, this is a must read book for anyone seeking long-term life-satisfaction." --Robert Coffman, Clinical Psychologist and Business Coach



"This is a master guidebook for understanding and transforming our relationship with money – an inspired integration of neuroscientific and psychological research." -- David Krueger, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Mentor Coach and author of The Secret Language of Money

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