Books with author Patricia King

Think smarter, better, and faster. Clear thinking is the key to truth, wisdom, and knowledge. Whether it's from ourselves or others, we rarely see the world as it really is. We aren't able to think clearly. We build our beliefs on lies, assumptions, and deceptions. This ends now. Practical methods to never be fooled, stop making mistakes, and avoid traps. The Art of Clear Thinking takes an in-depth look at the everyday illusions we come across, and how to defeat them once and for all. What makes us jump to conclusions, evaluate incorrectly, and consistently make errors when we should know better? Why do we act against our own interests so frequently? It's just how we're wired. But it doesn't have to stay that way. This book gives you the tools to clear the fog from your eyes and simply think smarter. Practical methods to instantly be quick-witted, more insightful, and think more critically. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover and avoid biases, blind spots, and poor logic. -The key to intellectual honesty and the biggest obstacle (that you control). -Just how flawed and biased your perceptions, perspectives, and feelings are. -Real logic and the fake logic people try to use to fool you. -How to think independently without being influenced by others. -Principles from some of history's greatest thinkers: Descartes, Darwin, Einstein, and more.

Struggle to hold people's attention and keep them interested? Always feel stuck in boring interview mode? Whether you want to befriend strangers more easily, banter more smoothly with friends, or simply avoid the crushing tension of a never ending silence, Awkward Silences is the book you need to succeed. No more conversations that end prematurely - not by choice. Discover the subtle and nuanced tactics that allow you to seize control of any conversation and create social chemistry. This book will arm you with definitive tactics, maneuvers, and replies to whatever comes your way. This book is highly actionable, with step-by-step analyses of complex concepts like sarcasm, the ultimate witty comeback, conflict conversations, and storytelling. You'll get exact words and phrases, NOT just "be confident and make eye contact." Avoid those embarrassing, cringe-worthy moments. In Awkward Silences, you have renowned social skills and international bestselling author Patrick King showing you the ropes. Social interaction can be boiled down to a science if approached correctly, and he'll do it for you. Never feel boring or uninteresting again. -How to set an engaging tone right off the bat. -The vocabulary and inflection details that make you attractive. -Storytelling essentials - unlike anything you've read before. -Elements of sarcasm, witty comebacks, and self-deprecation. Push people's buttons that instantly make them responsive and interested. -How to introduce conversational diversity and break out of your patterns and routines. -Six types of responses you can summon in any situation. -Your habits that lead directly to awkward silences. -Common awkward situations and how to handle them correctly. Demonstrate social value and grace. Awkward silence signals social inability If you can instead demonstrate social ability and value, you will be have the types of conversations that benefit your career, love life, relationships, and friendships. People will be more drawn to you, old friends and strangers alike. You'll not only always know what to say, you'll know how to approach it in a clever and witty way. You'll never leave a conversation feeling unsatisfied and annoyed that you said the wrong thing.

Understand personality traits, character, emotions, and values through pure observation or simple questions. Analyzing people in a flash - it's not easy, and it's not simple. But that's because you don't know the tools inside this book. People give us more information than they realize. Learn to decipher all of it to further your goals. Think Like a Psychologist is about working backwards from the person in front of you. You will learn to draw conclusions about people's emotions, behavior, past experiences, and overall personality and temperament based on small yet important pieces of information. From this analysis, you will gain enormous insight into the people around you, new and old. You may not be able to read people's minds, but armed with knowledge about behavioral tendencies, developmental psychology, motivation and personality theories, and nature versus nurture, you will always possess deeper comprehension that others may not even have about themselves. And of course, there is an element of lie detection. Understanding others is an opening to understanding yourself and self-awareness. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Analyze people for better social interactions, less conflict, more likability, and the ability to open people up. -Learn the most widespread personality evaluation methods. -Unlock the power of analyzing simple answers to simple questions. -How motivation theories drive our behaviors. -Read people's emotions and social cues. -Scientific body language and facial expressions. Understand people inside and out; quickly upgrade your emotional and social intelligence.

Practical, psychological methods to turn your thoughts into reality, instead of endless avoidance and laziness. Transform from struggling with getting off your butt, to a machine of productivity and self-discipline. Create an action bias in your life -- starting now. How to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity. Take Rapid Action deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea. This book is many things at once: a shot of motivation, a spark of fire, an understanding of your brain, and a list of techniques to get into motion. This is one of the most valuable skills you'll ever gain, because only action matters in life, not good intentions. Gain the ability to get things done and hit your goals, no matter the circumstances. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Stop saying "I'll do it later/tomorrow..." and overhaul your mindset for productivity and efficiency. -The Premortem Analysis and the Ostrich Theory -- how they can quiet your overthinking. -How comfortable inaction is sabotaging you. -Actionable and applicable rules to get started before you feel 100% ready. How to create motion and take the first step from complete stillness. -How to defeat procrastination by "bundling." -Strategically plan your days to prevent laziness and distraction. -What you think is action, but is actually a waste of time Become a machine of proactive energy and activity. Action and results are the only things that matter in the world. Not your planning, intentions, or nice thoughts. This book puts action at the forefront of your brain and makes it nearly impossible to stay still. That's precisely what will get you ahead in life. Taking that first step is always hard, but it doesn't have to be.

Small changes for big results in your social life, presence, and relationships. Learn how to be captivating, memorable, and magnetic. Likability is one of the most important traits you'll ever learn. It's more important than your intelligence, looks, status, wealth, prestige, or education. Likability is the true currency of life. Do you seem to fade from people's memory as soon as the conversation ends? Banish those feelings of rejection and dejection. Principles of Likability investigates the aspect of human nature that affects us the most - what makes us drawn to someone without our even realizing it? This is what we strive for everyday, and it can make or break our moods. Likability - what is it and how can we achieve it consistently? Use the principles laid out in this book and you'll wonder no more. Make a powerful first impression and build a thriving social circle. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He has taught the art of becoming likable for years and only writes about real tactics that have been proven to work. Utilize the subconscious causes of likability and charm. -Simple everyday decisions to be more likable. -Why conventional advice about focusing on others is flawed. -How to actually listen - a unique and different approach. -What value has to do with your likability and charm. Become pursued and sought out instead of ignored and forgotten. -Why being shallow isn't always bad, and is actually valuable. -What abrasiveness is and why it's more powerful than likability. -How to become worthy of being liked as second nature. Likability has the power to take you anywhere you want in life. Life is full of gatekeepers, like it or not. Your skill won't open those doors, and neither will your brains. People do things for people they like - your likability is the ultimate shortcut through life's obstacles and gatekeepers. Become friends with everyone you come across and your social, professional, and romantic lives will become that much easier.