Feeling angry? Congratulations!
Feeling overwhelmed? Awesome!
Frustrated? Fantastic!
Worried? Perfect!
According to Beau Lotto, in his book "Deviate -- The Science of Seeing Differently", these emotional experiences are all perfect opportunities for us to see beyond the assumptions that limit us and keep us trapped in doing the same old thing but wanting different results.
The reading of this book has been a huge "Yes" for me. I've truly enjoyed his perspective about how and why we humans behave the way we do, and how to be more of who we really are (my words, not his).
So if you are aware of experiencing some downward spiral emotions and you are ready to use them to your benefit (as the gold mine that they truly are), I would recommend this read . . . and I rarely feel inspired to recommend anything : )
Excerpt:
"Beau Lotto, the world-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and two-time TED speaker, takes us on a tour of how we perceive the world, and how disrupting it leads us to create and innovate.
Perception is the foundation of human experience, but few of us understand why we see what we do, much less how. By revealing the startling truths about the brain and its perceptions, Beau Lotto shows that the next big innovation is not a new technology: it is a new way of seeing. In his first major book, Lotto draws on over two decades of pioneering research to explain that our brain didn't evolve to see the world accurately. It can't!
Visually stunning, with entertaining illustrations and optical illusions throughout, and with clear and comprehensive explanations of the science behind how our perceptions operate, Deviate will revolutionize the way you see yourself, others and the world.
With this new understanding of how the brain functions, Deviate is not just an illuminating account of the neuroscience of thought, behavior, and creativity: it is a call to action, enlisting readers in their own journey of self-discovery."