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'Atomic Habits' by James Clear is a practical guide on how to build good habits and break bad ones. The author provides tangible takeaways such as habit stacking, environmental cues, and temptation bundling to help readers understand the power of their daily actions in shaping their identity and desired outcomes. Clear offers a blueprint for setting up one's environment and time to establish positive habits and eliminate negative ones, emphasizing the importance of making small, incremental changes over time for significant results.
Imagine two people resisting a cigarette. When offered a smoke, the first person says, “No thanks. I’m trying to quit.” It sounds like a reasonable response, but this person still believes they are a ...- #2
Save:In "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite," David A. Kessler explores how the food industry manipulates our brains with foods high in sugar, fat, and salt, leading to overeating habits. He delves into the biological circuitry that drives our responses to highly palatable foods and provides insights on breaking the cycle of unhealthy eating behaviors. Kessler uncovers the tactics used by the food industry to make food addictive, from adding chemicals to exaggerate taste to manipulating ingredients to create irresistible dishes.
Kessler's writing style in "The End of Overeating" is informative, thought-provoking, and engaging. Through a combination of scientific research, real-life examples, and expert interviews, he sheds light on the psychology behind overeating and offers practical advice on how to regain control over one's eating habits. The book delves into the impact of processed foods, the addictive nature of certain ingredients, and the strategies individuals can employ to resist the constant urge to overeat.
For thousands of years human body weight stayed remarkably stable. Throughout adulthood we basically consumed no more than the food we needed to burn. People who were overweight stood apart from the g... - #3
Save:'The Natural Navigator' by Tristan Gooley is a book that delves into the art of natural navigation, providing readers with insights on using cues from the environment such as the sun, stars, sea, and land to find direction. The author's writing style is described as engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to observe and understand the world around them in a new light. Through anecdotes, stories, and practical tips, Gooley emphasizes the importance of tuning oneself to the place and embracing the philosophy of walking in nature with a deeper connection.
The most common method for finding direction on land relies on the traveler’s familiarity with the landscape itself. This is known as landmark navigation. Young men of the Tuareg, a Berber nomadic peo...
