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Human Psychology 101: Understanding The Human Mind And What Makes People Tick
Understanding the human mind is a complicated array of wirings of the past combined with the physical and chemical inclinations of the present. Psychology is the study of the human brain, but it's so much more than a mere dissection of the gooey gray mass trapped in our skulls; it's a study of what makes us tick as individuals and as a species. Human Psychology 101: Understanding the Human Mind and What Makes People Tick is meant to show you the facets of a human being and how they work together to make a person tick. It's not a psychological treatise or a DSM-V. It's a collection of my own research of psychology and stories from my life and those of my friends and acquaintances that help illustrate the principles I'm going to be telling you about. I will be dividing this book into seven aspects of human psychology: emotions, personality, decision-making, morality, perception, behavior, and relationships. To understand what makes someone tick is to have mastered a sort of psychological sleight of hand, and I hope that this book serves as a useful step on your way to mastery over that brand of magic trick. How human beings think and behave is an unendingly fascinating study, one that reveals how simple and elegant and, on the other hand, complex and mysterious we all are. I hope you are as pumped as I am to think about the inner workings of how people tick.
118 pages, Paperback
Published August 21, 2016
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October 10, 2017
I love the author's style of writing and his use of words which help readers understand his ideas completely about different aspects of psychology. Definitely gonna re-read this book anytime soon.
December 11, 2016
insightful
i loved how, unlike many other psych books, the author used sentences that were easy to understand while still getting the point across. he also uses lots of examples to help you learn. a+
i loved how, unlike many other psych books, the author used sentences that were easy to understand while still getting the point across. he also uses lots of examples to help you learn. a+
September 15, 2019
Very good boom
I love the title and the field of psychology so much I'm going for masters degree. I had to pick a book to read for a project. I was so interested I finished the book in one day
I love the title and the field of psychology so much I'm going for masters degree. I had to pick a book to read for a project. I was so interested I finished the book in one day
June 16, 2020
“They drive the speed limit or pay the fines if they don’t, remember to renew their car insurance every six months, go to the dentist, show up to their jobs faithfully, teach their kids and grandkids the rules of society, and sleep soundly at night believing that having a good life is as simple as that.”
September 16, 2022
Very superficial and skewed points of view. The author describes situations and makes a lot of assumptions that are not necessarily true.
The breaking point for me was : “Perception and what others think”. Here the author says that what people think about you is one of the single most important factors in determining where we are able to get in life, how much money you make and what your marriage and partnership relations are, how your children turn out and whether you are able to maintain happiness. Let’s break this down a bit: where you get in life depends on you primarily: what you study or not, what choices you make, how hard you apply yourself to reach your dreams and certainly not what other people think of you. Same goes for the money part. What your marriage relationship turns out to be it ONLY depends on you and your spouse not other people: if your marriage relationship is influenced by friends, neighbors, family and society it probably means you are in a reality tv show. How your children turn out is only up to you and not what other people think of you or your kids: it depends on how you raise them, what moral values you follow and make them follow, how involved you are in their upbringing and how you are treating them in different situation. Finally: if your happiness depends on what other people think of you in my honest and personal opinion you are doomed: happiness belongs to you and only you. Happiness is not chasing what the society and the community around you displays as goals: some people are happy with a bare minimum just because they are doing what they love: teaches don’t do their jobs because of money they do it for the love of teaching and helping children achieve their intellectual capacities; artist don’t do it for the money but for the art for showing their talent and their view of the world to others and inspire them to think and dram differently.
IMHO if you guide your life around what others think you are living in a very tight box that is ever changing and will never achieve much and specially not achieve happiness. The whole point of not catering what others think about you is to be outside the box, think differently and make progress for yourself and for the society.
Think outside the box and don’t let others bring you down or distract you from what you want to achieve and what your goals are. Be persistent and sky is the limit. Break the walls of normality and open up the horizons.
The breaking point for me was : “Perception and what others think”. Here the author says that what people think about you is one of the single most important factors in determining where we are able to get in life, how much money you make and what your marriage and partnership relations are, how your children turn out and whether you are able to maintain happiness. Let’s break this down a bit: where you get in life depends on you primarily: what you study or not, what choices you make, how hard you apply yourself to reach your dreams and certainly not what other people think of you. Same goes for the money part. What your marriage relationship turns out to be it ONLY depends on you and your spouse not other people: if your marriage relationship is influenced by friends, neighbors, family and society it probably means you are in a reality tv show. How your children turn out is only up to you and not what other people think of you or your kids: it depends on how you raise them, what moral values you follow and make them follow, how involved you are in their upbringing and how you are treating them in different situation. Finally: if your happiness depends on what other people think of you in my honest and personal opinion you are doomed: happiness belongs to you and only you. Happiness is not chasing what the society and the community around you displays as goals: some people are happy with a bare minimum just because they are doing what they love: teaches don’t do their jobs because of money they do it for the love of teaching and helping children achieve their intellectual capacities; artist don’t do it for the money but for the art for showing their talent and their view of the world to others and inspire them to think and dram differently.
IMHO if you guide your life around what others think you are living in a very tight box that is ever changing and will never achieve much and specially not achieve happiness. The whole point of not catering what others think about you is to be outside the box, think differently and make progress for yourself and for the society.
Think outside the box and don’t let others bring you down or distract you from what you want to achieve and what your goals are. Be persistent and sky is the limit. Break the walls of normality and open up the horizons.
January 8, 2020
As a high school student interested in psychology I found this book very helpful! It isn't full of rich vocabulary or just direct facts (instead it gives real life experiences along with facts), but it is perfect for beginners. It's also good for people who just want to know some basic psychology facts, it teaches you how to read micro expressions to tell a person's real emotions, types of personalities, why people make the decisions they do, morality, perception (which has my personal favorite part about false memories and how they are formed), behavior, relationships, and the power of good!
Since the author is a bartender and watches people everyday the reader also gets examples that they can then try and connect to their own lives and they can actually picture these things happening!
It truly gives you the information to understand how someone ticks, while making it easy to understand on top of that it only took me a week to read (reading one chapter a day) so it is quick and easy!
Since the author is a bartender and watches people everyday the reader also gets examples that they can then try and connect to their own lives and they can actually picture these things happening!
It truly gives you the information to understand how someone ticks, while making it easy to understand on top of that it only took me a week to read (reading one chapter a day) so it is quick and easy!
December 19, 2018
Human Psychology 101 is a non-fiction psychology book written from the perspective of a former bartender-turned-professional psychologist. The book is a practical guide to common behaviors, giving insight into the causes of problems, matter-of-fact analysis and solutions which had me exclaim "So that's why!" more than once. By using colorful, real-life examples and situations the author makes the basics of human psychology approachable. His perspective makes this book a fascinating read, taking much of the mystery out of common psychological issues. Anyone with even a mild interest in psychology will benefit from reading this indispensable treasure.
March 21, 2018
Right on point!
This book delivers on highlighting key personality traits of human behaviour & also points out its relation to predicting, creating & maintaining better relationships.
Exp: Senser vs thinker type. The thinker will want the facts & tends to judge on that. The senser would lean more towards the overall pulse, skipping the facts and specifics.
Both relating to the world in their own sort of unique way. Awareness of this increases the chances of successful relationships. Why crash & burn, if you can steer around the traffic...
This book delivers on highlighting key personality traits of human behaviour & also points out its relation to predicting, creating & maintaining better relationships.
Exp: Senser vs thinker type. The thinker will want the facts & tends to judge on that. The senser would lean more towards the overall pulse, skipping the facts and specifics.
Both relating to the world in their own sort of unique way. Awareness of this increases the chances of successful relationships. Why crash & burn, if you can steer around the traffic...
December 17, 2017
An interesting view of psychology. I'm always delighted when I come across something that is both informative and entertaining to read at the same time. I'd definitely be interesting in reading further psychology books from this author.
(Though the phrase "how people tick" did get old very quickly.)
(Though the phrase "how people tick" did get old very quickly.)
June 27, 2018
A very quick, light read - I thought it was worth it just for the explanation of how MBTI personality profiles actually work (I’ve been confused about judging vs. perceiving for ages and this book cleared it up nicely).
A bit simplistic, but it offered some solid insights and was an enjoyable read overall.
A bit simplistic, but it offered some solid insights and was an enjoyable read overall.
July 22, 2018
Interesting perspective
I was looking for an intro book on psychology. This book is not quite that but I did find Alans observations and insights into human behaviour interesting to read. It's light and casual. I would recommend this book for someone looking to get a different perspective on life.
I was looking for an intro book on psychology. This book is not quite that but I did find Alans observations and insights into human behaviour interesting to read. It's light and casual. I would recommend this book for someone looking to get a different perspective on life.
September 27, 2020
Good overview of a complex topic
This book provides a different approach to psychology. It's not full of statistics and research studies. Instead, the author presents a practical explanation of the subject and how to apply it in everyday situations. Your ability to read people's body language, hidden meanings and attraction to you will be significantly enhanced.
This book provides a different approach to psychology. It's not full of statistics and research studies. Instead, the author presents a practical explanation of the subject and how to apply it in everyday situations. Your ability to read people's body language, hidden meanings and attraction to you will be significantly enhanced.
July 24, 2021
One of those you read straight through... Surprisingly informative
I didn't think it would be very educational coming from a person without a degree or background in psychology yet it was better than the last 3 or more I've read that have been! It will be one is a definite reread. Actually app!icable to situations not just text book terminology that is hard to decipher.
I didn't think it would be very educational coming from a person without a degree or background in psychology yet it was better than the last 3 or more I've read that have been! It will be one is a definite reread. Actually app!icable to situations not just text book terminology that is hard to decipher.
April 2, 2018
Give it a read
Very interesting book. Quick and easy read that actually taught me some interesting things about myself and others.
These thoughts are my own and I read this book through my kindle unlimited subscription. It was NOT a gifted book.
Very interesting book. Quick and easy read that actually taught me some interesting things about myself and others.
These thoughts are my own and I read this book through my kindle unlimited subscription. It was NOT a gifted book.
June 14, 2018
A very good "101" book
A nice introduction in Psychology. It goes over the basics without all the fancy lingo right out of the gate. It definitely wet my appetite for more on this subject
A nice introduction in Psychology. It goes over the basics without all the fancy lingo right out of the gate. It definitely wet my appetite for more on this subject
October 23, 2018
I like the way that author put his personal experience as a bartender beside human psychology. This guy is intelligent and I will reread this book again. I did not expect an academic book to read and for a easy to read book with psychology theme, I found it really interesting.
November 17, 2018
Extremely basic
I think the writter got some bullet points on some topics and did not even care to develop on top of them. It seems that if you looked up the internet you would find more information
I think the writter got some bullet points on some topics and did not even care to develop on top of them. It seems that if you looked up the internet you would find more information
January 5, 2020
Ok. Four stars is a stretch. More like three and a half.
This slim volume is an excellent primer for the world of human psychology. I’m someone without much of a background in the subject, but I feel like it was both informative and whet my appetite for more.
This slim volume is an excellent primer for the world of human psychology. I’m someone without much of a background in the subject, but I feel like it was both informative and whet my appetite for more.
May 15, 2017
Enjoyed this book, although I'm not completely agreed with the author on one or two chapters ( I think it's ch 5/6). It certainly give me new knowledge about people and psychology.
July 25, 2017
Meh..
Couldnt wrap my head around what was said. No takeaways from the book. Everything seems like what we already know.
Couldnt wrap my head around what was said. No takeaways from the book. Everything seems like what we already know.
September 19, 2017
Great
Contained valuable information, just didnt dig as deep as I thought. Great book though and enjoyed the read, I love learning, and that's what I got to do with this book!
Contained valuable information, just didnt dig as deep as I thought. Great book though and enjoyed the read, I love learning, and that's what I got to do with this book!
October 11, 2018
Basic
Very well structured and gives a basic understanding to the subject. The book does what you expect from it, and that is a better understand of psychology.
Very well structured and gives a basic understanding to the subject. The book does what you expect from it, and that is a better understand of psychology.
November 18, 2018
Enterteining
It was entertaining to read but it is not like you are learning much. At the end... Well... I still have a question, what makes people tick?
It was entertaining to read but it is not like you are learning much. At the end... Well... I still have a question, what makes people tick?
December 6, 2018
Wonderful read
Easy to understand, well written, and I learned a lot. Thank you to the author for taking the time to write it.
Easy to understand, well written, and I learned a lot. Thank you to the author for taking the time to write it.
December 11, 2018
This book gave the basics of psychology in easy to understand language, which made it an enjoyable read.
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September 24, 2020
This was a very easy to read book with some good points. I enjoyed reading it.
April 25, 2023
Good read
It broke down the different aspects well. Created a good mental image of the starting branches of understanding the tree of psychology.
It broke down the different aspects well. Created a good mental image of the starting branches of understanding the tree of psychology.
March 31, 2024
it literally is psych 101- bare bones intro to human psych so a fun read for people just starting to learn about psych and human behavior !
December 30, 2017
Kool, extremely insight full book, I will recommend this to my little bro. ther. I will also tell my coworkers to go out, and buy this treasure.
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