Book description
Are you above average? Is your child an A student? Is your employee an introvert or an extrovert? Every day we are measured against the yardstick of averages, judged according to how closely we come to it or how far we deviate from it.The assumption that metrics comparing us to an average—like GPAs, personality test results, and performance review ratings—reveal something meaningful about our potential is so ingrained in our consciousness that we don’t even question it. That assumption, says Harvard’s Todd Rose, is spectacularly—and scientifically—wrong.In The End of Average, Rose, a rising star in the new field of the science of the individual shows that no one is average. Not you. Not your kids. Not your employees. This isn’t hollow sloganeering—it’s a mathematical fact with enormous practical consequences. But while we know people learn and develop in distinctive ways, these unique patterns of behaviors are lost in our schools and businesses which have been designed around the mythical “average person.” This average-size-fits-all model ignores our differences and fails at recognizing talent. It’s time to change it.Weaving science, history, and his personal experiences as a high school dropout, Rose offers a powerful alternative to understanding individuals through averages: the three principles of individuality. The jaggedness principle (talent is always jagged), the context principle (traits are a myth), and the pathways principle (we all walk the road less traveled) help us understand our true uniqueness—and that of others—and how to take full advantage of individuality to gain an edge in life.Read this powerful manifesto in the ranks of Drive, Quiet, and Mindset—and you won’t see averages or talent in the same way again.
Wiccan Trouble
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Mule Lock
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Alley Fiend
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Chapstick
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Martini Flower
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Murder Matter
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Swan Mustang
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Sun Runner
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Zod
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Lumberyard
Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
Manly Reno
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Plenty Orange
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Steel Solstice
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Copilot
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Mirage
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring!
German Coach
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Purity Catnip
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Riff Raff
The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Sir Shark
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back!
Risen
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
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