Anti-Inertia: How to Become a Highly Motivated Person

Name: Anti-Inertia: How to Become a Highly Motivated Person
Author: Gabriel Oettingen

反惰性：如何成为具有超强行动力的人

by Gabriel Oettingen (加布里埃尔·厄廷根)

Status: Completed
Length: 101k Words
Updated: 5y ago
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

"Things come true when you think about it." Since the day it was born, the tenet of positive psychology has begun to create a whirlwind of optimism in the consciousness of the general public. "Optimistic fantasies can help people wash away negative emotions, help people cultivate positive energy, and can help people achieve their wishes..." However, does the seemingly omnipotent optimistic fantasy really have "all benefits and no harm"? The well-known psychologist Oettingen started from the real effect of fantasy and discovered the disadvantages of optimistic fantasy through a large number of experiments. Not only does it corrode people's inner vitality by deceiving their brains, it also creates a filter of self-deception to exclude truthful information that would expose them. How to prevent good wishes from becoming "daydreams"? Oettingen created a brand new tool WOOP based on his research results of more than 20 years. By firmly binding "optimistic illusions" to "factual obstacles", the inertia spawned by illusions will be broken, and then closely linked to clear plans, people's ability to act will be greatly improved.

Reader comments

Don't let reality derail your dreams. I got what I wanted. Thank you.
14 likes4y ago
A very good book! Let us be less confused and make more correct choices on the road of life.
10 likes5y ago
Like many translations, the writing is rather verbal. However, after listening to one chapter, I feel positive and optimistic about the direction of action, and just work hard anyway. But be cautious in details and actions, use great effort, and try to complete the set tasks and work in advance
9 likes3y ago
Book Review: What is your greatest wish? What are the obstacles in the way of achieving your desires? After reading this book, you will have a new understanding of positive thinking, new views and ways of dealing with stress, dealing with people, self-awareness, etc. The examples come from life and more than ten years of scientific research, without any water content. The WOOP method is novel and practical, suitable for all ages! Finally, remember to always ask yourself, what is your greatest wish? What are the obstacles in the way of achieving your desires?
8 likes3y ago
This book is very good! The "WOOP" tool it mentioned is very interesting and can help us overcome inertia and improve our ability to act. I loved the information in the book about distinguishing between helpful and harmful optimistic thinking, which gave me a clearer understanding of my own thinking. However, I don't like some of the complicated experimental processes in the book, which makes it a bit difficult to read. But overall, this is a very enlightening book and I recommend it to you!
5 likes2y ago
Very good, valuable, and worth reading.
3y ago