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.
Moonflower
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Guillotine
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience.
Sugar Apple
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Tan Stallion
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Lightening Trip
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Fast FLAK
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Sexual Chocolate
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Biscuit Meg
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
Bad Bunny
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Cabbie
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VenusXX
This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Thunder Nut
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RedMouth
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Twinkle Cutlass
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Osprey
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S’more Vixen
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Eight Patrol
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Sugar Man
ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Honey
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match.
Charms
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
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