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The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking,Used
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In The Charisma Myth, Olivia Fox Cabane offered a groundbreaking approach to becoming more charismatic. Now she teams up with Judah Pollack to reveal how anyone can train their brain to have more eureka insights.The creative mode in your brain is like a butterfly. It's beautiful and erratic, hard to catch and highly valued as a result. If you want to capture it, you need a net. Enter the executive mode, the taskoriented network in your brain that help you tie your shoes, run a meeting, or pitch a client. To succeed, you need both modes to work togetheryour inner butterfly to be active and free, but your inner net to be ready to spring at the right time and create that 'aha!' moment. But is there any way to trigger these insights, beyond dumb luck?Thanks to recent neuroscience discoveries, we can now explain these breakthrough momentsand also induce them through a series of specific practices. It turns out there's a hidden pattern to all these seemingly random breakthrough ideas. From Achimedes' iconic moment in the bathtub to designer Adam Cheyer's idea for Siri, accidental breakthroughs throughout history share a common origin story. In this book, you will learn to master the skills that will transform your brain into a consistent generator of insights.Drawing on their extensive coaching and training practice with top Silicon Valley firms, Cabane and Pollack provide a stepbystep process for accessing the part of the brain that produces breakthroughs and systematically removing internal blocks. Their tactics range from simple to zany, such as: Imagine an alternate universe where gravity doesnt exist, and the social and legal rules that govern it. Map Disneys Pocahontas story onto James Camerons Avatar. Rid yourself of imposter syndrome through mental exercises. Literally change your perspective by climbing a tree. Stimulate your butterfly mode by watching a foreign film without subtitles.By trying the exercises in this book, readers will emerge with a powerful new capacity for breakthrough thinking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Net and the Butterfly' about? A: 'The Net and the Butterfly' explores the balance between creative thinking and task-oriented thinking, guiding readers on how to achieve breakthrough insights through specific practices.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Olivia Fox Cabane and Judah Pollack, both of whom have extensive experience in coaching and training in creativity.
- Q: What are some techniques mentioned in the book to enhance creativity? A: Techniques include imagining alternate universes, mapping stories from different narratives, overcoming imposter syndrome, changing perspectives through physical activity, and stimulating creativity through unconventional viewing experiences.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Net and the Butterfly' have? A: 'The Net and the Butterfly' contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in improving their creativity? A: Yes, the book is designed for anyone looking to enhance their creative thinking abilities and generate breakthrough ideas.
- Q: When was 'The Net and the Butterfly' published? A: 'The Net and the Butterfly' was published on February 7, 2017.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Net and the Butterfly' is categorized under Creativity.
- Q: Can the exercises in this book help with mental blocks? A: Yes, the exercises aim to systematically remove internal blocks and enhance the brain's ability to generate insights.