Rock, Paper, Scissors: Understanding the Paradoxes of Personal Power and Taking Charge of Our Lives

by Sheldon B. Kopp

Psychology, Self-Improvement, Self-Control, Helplessness

Genres: Spirituality, Psychology

147 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1989

About the author

Sheldon Bernard Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C. He was born in New York City, and received his PhD from the New School for Social Research. In addition to his private practice, he served as a Psychotherapy Supervisor for the Pastoral Counselling and Consultation Centres in Washington. He died of cardiac arrhythmia and pneumonia. He is also popular for his quotes. One of them is, "All of the significant battles are waged within the self."

Reviews

[Rodeweeks · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the kind of book that I sorely need at the moment as I struggle for control in my own life. By way of Yiddish stories and stories from his years as psychologist, Kopp try to explain the paradoxes of power and that, although difficult, it is actually very simple as all that is needed is a decision on our part to be in control of ourselves while not trying to control others or situations. Of course, then it is difficult again to remember and act on the decision. Do not give up.