Still the Lizard : Transformation Is Closer Than You Think

Steve Scanlon

ISBN 10: 0997017430 / ISBN 13: 9780997017434

Published by Red Lizard Press Dez 2017, 2017

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Neuware - Jake Davis only ever wanted to be better: better at work, better in his relationships, better at utilizing his skills and talents. But he suddenly realizes that after years of pursuing countless strategies for self-improvement, he has somehow failed to change in any meaningful way.If not for hearing a random comment about the lizard brain, he might never have found the authentic transformation he was looking for. But those two words - lizard brain - started him on a quest to discover exactly what was inhibiting his growth, and how he could work instead toward lasting change.Through Jake's story, author Steve Scanlon reveals the four characteristics of the lizard brain that work against our rational minds to keep us reacting from a place of emotion and instinct. And he reveals six useful strategies for counteracting the lizard brain's limiting impulses.It is a simple yet powerful message, delivered through a blend of storytelling and nonfiction, about the difficulty - and glorious possibility - of authentic and sustainable change.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Still the Lizard : Transformation Is Closer Than You Think
• Publisher: Red Lizard Press Dez 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997017430
• ISBN 13: 9780997017434
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 140H x 10D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 218 grams

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Synopsis

Jake Davis only ever wanted to be better: better at work, better in his relationships, better at utilizing his skills and talents. But he suddenly realizes that after years of pursuing countless strategies for self-improvement, he has somehow failed to change in any meaningful way. If not for hearing a random comment about the lizard brain, he might never have found the authentic transformation he was looking for. But those two words – lizard brain – started him on a quest to discover exactly what was inhibiting his growth, and how he could work instead toward lasting change. Through Jake’s story, author Steve Scanlon reveals the four characteristics of the lizard brain that work against our rational minds to keep us reacting from a place of emotion and instinct. And he reveals six useful strategies for counteracting the lizard brain’s limiting impulses. It is a simple yet powerful message, delivered through a blend of storytelling and nonfiction, about the difficulty – and glorious possibility – of authentic and sustainable change.

About the Author

Steve is the Founder and CEO of Rewire, Inc., a company born out of his passion to help people succeed through understanding how the human mind shapes the path to success. His focus is on bringing current neurological discoveries to bear in areas of leadership, management, sales and operational performance, interpersonal communication, improved corporate culture, and personal excellence, and his goal is to make the science behind how the human brain works applicable to how we manage our day-to-day lives. You can find Steve at www.rewireinc.com.