Override, David Kipper
Override, David Kipper
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Override
Discover Your Brain Type, Why You Do What You Do, and How to Do it Better

Author: David Kipper, Connell Cowan, PhD

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 13 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 09/27/2022


Synopsis

Think you already own your brain? Think again. Your brain owns you. It pushes you around and insists upon getting its way, not yours. Rather than having your best interests in mind, your brain has its own very specific agendas and strategies the purpose of which is singular—to make it feel good. It doesn't care that its goals are often at stark variance with your intentions or what you know is healthy and constructive in your life. Your brain is selfish, demanding, and devious.

But it doesn't have to be this way. Override introduces a new two-pronged theory of personality: serotonin types and dopamine types. Based on today's breakthrough science into neurotransmitters—the chemicals that transmit signals through our nervous system—Override shows listeners how to recognize their own chemical imbalances, and what to do about them.

One of the key parts of developing these strategies is understanding the ways serotonin and dopamine are supposed to work, and which type you fall under. Equipped with this new information, the listener will learn to recognize and reshape their reflexive behavior and develop intentional self-control. With this book, nobody is doomed to remain trapped by their natural tendencies!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pamela on November 20, 2022

I found this book to be interesting and helpful. Although classification of brain types as “swords” or “shields” is similar to other familiar classifications - pessimistic/optimistic, type A/type B personality…; the scientific backup of different brain chemistries and details in the first few chapte......more

Goodreads review by Alan on August 25, 2023

Thought provoking. An interesting and informative read although in places, "a little above my pay grade", and, for me, a bit heavy going. Thought provoking nonetheless!......more

Goodreads review by Bevany on May 15, 2023

An insightful look into our psyche and why we are the way we are.......more

Goodreads review by Dimitri on April 11, 2023

Why (Not) to read this book (Target Audience) Interesting take on our subconscious mind. Where the book explores the imbalance that occurred in the brain's evolution. An imbalance in how we handle "threatening" situations. How this book changed my daily live (Takeaways) Did evolution imbalance our biol......more