Four Seconds

Peter Bregman, author of the *Wall Street Journal* bestseller *18 Minutes,* offers strategies to replace energy-wasting, counter-productive habits that commonly derail us with truly effective ones.

The things we want most-peace of mind, fulfilling relationships, to do well at work-are surprisingly straightforward to realize. But too often our best efforts to attain them are built on destructive habits that sabotage us. In *Four Seconds*, Peter Bregman shows us how to replace negative patterns with energy boosting and productive behaviors. To thrive in our fast-paced world all it takes is to pause for as few as four seconds-the length of a deep breath-allowing us to make intentional and tactical choices that lead to better outcomes. *Four Seconds* reveals:

* Why listening-not arguing-is the best strategy for changing someone's mind
* Why setting goals can actually harm performance
* How to use strategic disengagement to recover focus and willpower
* How taking responsibility for someone else's failure can actually help your team

Practical and insightful, *Four Seconds* provides simple solutions to create the results you want without the stress.Read less