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Trying Not to Try: Ancient China, Modern Science, and the Power of Spontaneity

Trying Not to Try • Crown Publishing Group • ISBN 9780770437633

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Trying Not to Try: Ancient China, Modern Science, and the Power of Spontaneity

Trying Not to Try • Crown Publishing Group • ISBN-13 9780770437633

ISBN-10 1119702771 • 2015

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ISBN 9780770437633 • Completeness 51

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A deeply original exploration of the power of spontaneity—an ancient Chinese ideal that cognitive scientists are only now beginning to understand—and why it is so essential to our well-being Why is it always hard to fall asleep the night before an important meeting? Or be charming and relaxed on a first date?

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Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
2015
Pages: 304

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Contributor: Trying Not to Try

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Category: Behavioral PsychologyCategory: Chinese PhilosophyCategory: Cognitive ScienceCategory: Performance StudiesCategory: Philosophy Of MindCategory: Taoist ThoughtCategory: Effortless ActionCategory: Behavioral Science

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