This is a great book that talks about everyday examples were not thinking things through and acting at the moment can have disastrous consequences, from ruined relationships, getting embarrassed to getting oneself in danger and how by pausing for only 2 seconds and thinking clearly you can keep yourself safe and thriving instead of piling up regret on your shoulders for years to come. After reading the book, you will develop mindfulness about every little action you take. Once the behavior is engraved into your subconscious brain, it will become a part of your second nature. With this book, you'll discover:
- How to avoid unnecessary arguments with your partner, friends or coworkers
- How to counter the urge of eating junk food or skipping your workout
- How to stop procrastination and laziness of the little tasks like doing your laundry or replying to an email
- How to prevent impulsive buying when you visit a mall or a shopping website
- How to bring about an improvement in productivity by working on your time management skills
- How to take a risk in business or personal life by making better bets between the pessimistic and over-optimistic mindset
- How to be empathetic and build long-lasting relationships
- How to become a self-aware leader
