Wiseman: 59 Seconds

Summary: 59 Seconds by Wiseman . (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Concept

“The concept of ‘Rapid Change’ is that small, science-based interventions can be more effective than hours of self-help therapy.” (p. 4)

Behavior

“To change your behavior, start with the ‘as-if’ principle: act as if you are already the person you want to become.” (p. 52)

Game Theory

“The ‘Door-in-the-Face’ technique is a game of social reciprocity; start with a huge request so the small one seems like a concession.” (p. 112)

Cognition

“Creative cognition is often sparked by ‘incubation,’ letting the subconscious mind work on a problem while you do something else.” (p. 145)

Memory

“To improve your memory of a list, visualize the items in a familiar space; the brain remembers locations better than abstractions.” (p. 189)