Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking

Unlock the hidden power of feelings to transform decisions and relationships

Leonard Mlodinow

2022

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About This Book

Imagine being able to harness the invisible force that shapes every thought, judgment, and choice you make. Emotional offers a revolutionary journey through the science behind your feelings—fear, joy, anger, love, and more—and reveals how they guide your mind like a silent conductor. You’ll discover why anxiety sometimes saves your life and how determination circuits can be supercharged for success. Through vivid real-world examples, cutting-edge research, and practical tools, this book empowers you to tune into your emotions, master them, and use them to thrive in work, relationships, and every day.

About the Author

Leonard Mlodinow is a renowned physicist, bestselling author, and professor of science history. With over two decades of research into how the brain makes sense of the world, he has written nine acclaimed non-fiction books and collaborated on major works with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra. His writing blends rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling, making complex science accessible. Leonard lives in Los Angeles, lectures worldwide, and regularly appears in media to shed light on the mysteries of mind and universe.

Biggest Takeaway

You’ll learn how emotions influence your decisions and discover actionable strategies to manage anxiety, boost motivation, and build resilience. Transform perpetual frustration into focused determination, turn stress into clarity, and cultivate positive emotions that expand your creativity and deepen your connections. Armed with easy-to-use exercises and self-assessment tools, you’ll gain the emotional intelligence to navigate challenges, make wiser choices, and unlock your full potential.

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