"Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation" Prof. Mark W. Muesse
(24 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture /  12x CD - The Great Courses)
 
This is a high-impact manual for seizing control of the biological hardware between your ears. Professor Peter M. Vishton bypasses the "self-help" fluff to deliver a hard-hitting toolkit of psychological hacks designed to override your brain’s outdated evolutionary glitches. You will dive into the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity and behavioral psychology to understand why you make bad decisions, fall into ruts, and sabotage your own goals. This course is a cognitive intervention that teaches you how to weaponize your brain's own mechanics to sharpen focus, boost productivity, and fundamentally re-engineer your daily habits.
 
The real power of this investigation lies in its "no-nonsense" application of laboratory science to real-world chaos. From mastering the "illusion of control" to navigating the complex chemistry of happiness and stress, Vishton provides a sophisticated roadmap for biological self-mastery. You’ll explore the hidden triggers that drive human behavior and learn how to "outsmart" your own impulses to build a more resilient, optimized version of yourself. It is a sharp, provocative, and intensely practical guide for anyone ready to stop being a passenger in their own mind and start driving the machine.