What Makes Us Tick is a book that profoundly interprets ourselves and others. To know a person, you need to see his or her motives and desires behind what he or she says or does. These desires are hidden in peoples daily behaviors, and peoples behaviors are always driven by one or several desires, no one can escape the desires.
Dr Mackay has spent a lifetime listening to people talk about their dreams, fears, hopes, disappointments and passions. In this book, he will show readers 10 kinds of instinctive desires hidden behind peoples behaviors.
Convert currency. Right and Wrong: How to decide for yourself, make wiser moral choices and build a better society. Hugh Mackay is one of this country s most perceptive social commentators. Illuminator of other people s views Hugh is a psychologist and highly regarded social commentator. He writes a weekly column for the Sydney Morning Herald, Age and West Australian and is the author of three best-selling books in the field of social psychology: Reinventing Australia , The Good Listener and Generations He lives in Sydney.
The Carl Rogers Reader. Evelyn Waugh: A Life Revisited. A bit boring really. Missing the flair i'm used to from books that try to explain why we are the way we are Oct 18, Kaz rated it it was ok. Some interesting ideas, but read with a grain of salt. May 02, Scott rated it liked it. Some books age quickly -the global financial crisis- Hah how about a pandemic! The book layout lots of facts and knowledge, well written and very easy to read.
Our desire for war is bound up with patriotic greed, economic greed, religious greed, territorial greed, delusions of grandeur, paranoia, insecurity, cultural identity and val The book layout lots of facts and knowledge, well written and very easy to read.
Our desire for war is bound up with patriotic greed, economic greed, religious greed, territorial greed, delusions of grandeur, paranoia, insecurity, cultural identity and values, and with the dark, ignoble side of human nature - the side that wants to crush opponents rather than deal with them. Aug 06, Ian Kloester rated it liked it. Every time I read Hugh's work i find an insightful voice. A voice full of reason, compassion and understanding of what it is to be human.
Although drawn from observations that are arguably more anecdotal than empirical, Hugh's list of 'ten desires that make us tick' are as compelling and as convincing as anything I've read on the subject. Especially his assertion that our most important desire of all is Simple and easy to read, Hugh has found another reason fo Every time I read Hugh's work i find an insightful voice.
Simple and easy to read, Hugh has found another reason for us to take him seriously. As if he needed another. This will help you understand why we do what we do. And maybe why some seem more or less engaged in life around them than others. This book was a fascinating insight into the 10 desires that drive all human beings: to be taken seriously; for 'my place'; for something to believe in; to connect; to be useful; to belong; for more; for control; for something to happen; for love.
What I found most interesting was the fact that often when we are in conflict with ourselves or others this is a sign that some of these desires are being 'frustrated'. And, I could actually relate this to my own experiences. I would definitely recomme This book was a fascinating insight into the 10 desires that drive all human beings: to be taken seriously; for 'my place'; for something to believe in; to connect; to be useful; to belong; for more; for control; for something to happen; for love.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to understand themselves and others more. I love Hugh Mackay's work and look forward to reading his insights further. Dec 19, J. Whitaker rated it it was amazing. Liked this book, much to chew on and explains much about modern life. Hugh writes with a purpose, providing his ideas and categories, along with examples so you can understand his premises. Although he suggests that you can read the chapters out of order, I read it straight through.
Ever wonder about the differences between a tribe and a herd? It's in there. Ever wonder how you can feel like you need a change, but you also want to not change? It's in there as part of the desire for control. The Liked this book, much to chew on and explains much about modern life. The final desire is Love, of all sorts. It's a nice way to end.
Mar 02, Paige Turner rated it liked it. Certainly, Hugh offers up the occasional insightful or provoking thought, but he doesn't back them up with convincing argument and substantial research. No, long lists of potential examples are NOT sufficient in themselves as evidence, Hugh, especially when as I suspect you've just pulled them out of your head at a moment's notice.
Give me some substance or at least liven up your reading style! I found the contents of this book incredibly interesting but struggled to keep my eyes open as Hughs voice is so soothing, I kept nodding off oops. Fascinating book none the less. The need to be taken seriously explains many things. Fascinating and comprehensive view of Australian society today. Liked Hugh's voice- kind, compassionate. Add to Cart failed. Please try again later. Add to Wish List failed.
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