Download or read book How to Find a Black Cat in a Dark Room (especially when there is no cat) written by Jacob Burak and published by Watkins. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his personal story, interviews and the latest scientific research Jacob Burak is on a quest ‘to reduce the amount of noise in his life’, the noise that comes from constantly comparing ourselves to others; the need to belong; the urge to achieve; and the anxiety and uncertainty of life itself. Burak draws on his experiences as a highly successful businessman and on in-depth interviews to explain how we perceive, process and amplify ‘noise’. More importantly, he helps us identify the sources of these disturbances and the steps we can take to suppress them, so that we can lead more peaceful, more productive and happier lives. Subjects covered include: What are the ten rules for happiness that are entirely under our control? Why do negative events affect us more than positive events? Why do smart people make stupid mistakes? What distinguishes between bureaucrats and entrepreneurs? What are the psychological differences between liberals and conservatives? In what circumstances is it right to surrender our privacy? Does it pay to trust people?