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The full talk is in the Feifan series on Fanshu, a Chinese audiobook app; this page is only a summary.
What this episode is about
Do you often feel lost in your interactions with other people, unsure how to connect with them quickly? Do you frequently get caught in mental overthinking, troubled by how to improve your mood and overcome procrastination? And do you wish to boost your competitiveness and creativity at work?
Then give this episode a listen. It offers you a whole toolkit of practical, science-based psychology tips to help you solve problems quickly and start living a happier, more productive life.
You will hear
- Small changes in 59 seconds, a big boost in happiness
- Methods from 3 major areas to improve your social life, work, and everyday life
- 22 quick, simple, practical psychology tips
Key quotes from this episode
You can tell a person’s personality just by the way they cross their thumbs: right thumb on top suggests a more rational type, while left thumb on top suggests a more emotional type.
In happy marriages, couples are more likely to use the turn word “but” when arguing, softening the sting of criticism. The first half has barely left your mouth as a scolding, and the second half is already saying something nice on the other person’s behalf.
The pleasure of buying things depreciates over time; the pleasure of buying experiences, on the other hand, grows more fragrant with age.
People remember unfinished things more deeply than completed ones. Start a task by doing it for a few minutes, and the urge to finish will help you overpower procrastination.
About the author
Richard Wiseman British psychologist and popular-science star, hailed as “Britain’s foremost professor of popular psychology.” His best-known works include 59 Seconds and Paranormality.
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