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The Surprising Power Of Not Knowing What To Do: Discovering Creativity and Compassion in a Time of Chaos
In times of chaos, creativity and compassion are often the first causalities of our search for answers. We want to know what to do, yet we struggle to make sense of all the statistics, opinions, hype, and outrage competing for our attention. Coping with our increasingly complex and unpredictable lives takes a toll on our mental fitness. When we feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and rudderless, we make bad decisions. We settle for simplistic answers. We become susceptible to disinformation and the rantings of absolutists. We find ourselves avoiding people whose opinions we disagree with. "The Surprising Power of Not Knowing What to Do" is like a fitness regimen for your mind. The book explores the counterintuitive idea that being at a loss for what to do is an opportunity, not a problem. You will learn how to develop the mental stamina to deal with your most daunting challenges. You will discover strategies for accessing insights and options when you feel stuck. Most importantly, you will gain renewed faith in the possibility of a more creative and compassionate future.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2021
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March 17, 2022
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Surprising Power of Not Knowing What to Do; Discovering Creativity and Compassion in a Time of Chaos
Author: Jay Gordon Cone
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 7/10
Cover: 2/5
Of the 15 readers:
11 would read another book by this author.
8 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
12 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
12 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
11 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“A fascinating read which I would happily recommend to managers. The text is well-written, and the author’s thoughts on the subject of solving difficult problems in the modern worlds were interesting. Cool title too!” Male reader, aged 55
“An interesting approach to problem solving. I think the author is suggesting we need to break away from the typical way of seeing things and solving problems. The four patterns of thought were particularly thought-provoking.” Female reader, aged 53
“This author seems very knowledgeable and, not only that, has a gift for putting across his message in an accessible way.” Female reader, aged 39
To Sum It Up:
‘An accessibly written text suggesting new ways of thinking in a modern world. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Surprising Power of Not Knowing What to Do; Discovering Creativity and Compassion in a Time of Chaos
Author: Jay Gordon Cone
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 7/10
Cover: 2/5
Of the 15 readers:
11 would read another book by this author.
8 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
12 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
12 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
11 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“A fascinating read which I would happily recommend to managers. The text is well-written, and the author’s thoughts on the subject of solving difficult problems in the modern worlds were interesting. Cool title too!” Male reader, aged 55
“An interesting approach to problem solving. I think the author is suggesting we need to break away from the typical way of seeing things and solving problems. The four patterns of thought were particularly thought-provoking.” Female reader, aged 53
“This author seems very knowledgeable and, not only that, has a gift for putting across his message in an accessible way.” Female reader, aged 39
To Sum It Up:
‘An accessibly written text suggesting new ways of thinking in a modern world. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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