Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The author of The Comfort Crisis asks: Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can't we ever get enough? "Reveals the biological and evolutionary foundations behind your brain's fixations, so you can stop seeking and start living."--Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and author of The Book of Boundaries "Michael Easter's genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better."--Dr. Peter Attia, author of Outlive Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and one of the world's leading experts on behavior change, shows that the problem isn't you. The problem is your scarcity mindset, left over from our ancient ancestors. They had to constantly seek and consume to survive because vital survival tools like food, material goods, information, and power were scarce and hard to find. But with our modern ability to easily fulfill our ancient desire for more, our hardwired "scarcity brain" is now backfiring. And new technology and institutions--from dating and entertainment apps to our food and economic systems--are exploiting our scarcitybrain. They're bombarding us with subversive "scarcitycues," subtle triggers that lead us into low-reward cravings that hurt us in the long run. Scarcity cues can be direct and all-encompassing, like a sagging economy. Or they can be subtle and slight, like our neighbor buying a shiny new car. Easter traveled the world to consult with remarkable innovators and leading scientists who are finding surprising solutions for our scarcity brain. He discovered simple tactics that can move us towards an abundance mindset, cement healthy habits, and allow us to live our lives to the fullest and appreciate what we have, including how to: - Detect hidden scarcity cues to stop cravings before they start, from a brilliant slot machine designer in a Las Vegas casino laboratory- Turn alone time into the ultimate happiness hack, from artisanal coffee-making Benedictine monks- Reignite your exploration gene for a more exciting and fulfilling life, from an astronaut onboard the International Space Station- Reframe how we think about and fix addiction and bad habits, from Iraq's chief psychiatrist- Recognize when you have enough, from a woman who left a million-dollar career path to adventure the world Our world is overloaded with everything we're built to crave. The fix for scarcity brain isn't to blindly aim for less. It's to understand why we crave more in the first place, shake our worst habits, and use what we already have better. Then we can experience life in a new way--a more satisfying way.
Kickstart
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Shadow Chaser
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Cosmic Presence
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Kamikaze Grandma
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SkyGod
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Snow Cream
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Classy Dancer
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Sky Dahlia
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Earl of Arms
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Frosty Squid
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Runway Darling
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable β this app's design is a triumph. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Boost
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Red Pepper
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Crazy Rox
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Dez
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Prone
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Eye Candy Kitten
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Midnight Rambler
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Forger
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content.
Poppin Loot
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience