Let's be honest. You've tried the sticky-note inspirations, the motivational calendar, and the cute (but ineffective) carpe diem" mug—yet your attitude hasn't changed. It's time to apply cutting-edge science to the challenges of daily life.While everyone desires self-improvement, we are quickly frustrated when trying to implement the contradictory philosophies of self-appointed self-help gurus. Too often, their advice is based on anecdote and personal opinion, not real research.Bestselling author ofWhat Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the OppositeDavid DiSalvo returns withBrain Changer: How Harnessing Your Brain's Power to Adapt Can Change Your Life. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, communications, and even marketing, DiSalvo replaces self-help with science help." He demonstrates how the brain's enormous capacity to adapt is the most crucial factor influencing how...