Join Dr. Wolfgang Linden for a Q&A and discussion on his book The Illusion of Control: A Practical Guide to Avoid Futile Struggles.
Based on scientific evidence and real-life experience, The Illusion of Control: A Practical Guide to Avoid Futile Struggles makes a well-justified case that people grossly overestimate how much power they have over others and simultaneously miss out on opportunities to enjoy and exploit the power they have over themselves.
At this event, Dr. Linden will share his legacy research and insights on how individuals often overestimate their influence over others while overlooking the potential within themselves.
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About the book
People grossly overestimate how much power they have over others and simultaneously miss out on opportunities to enjoy and exploit the power they have over themselves. Based on scientific evidence and real-life experience, The Illusion of Control: A Practical Guide to Avoid Futile Struggles will show readers learn how to reduce stress and improve quality of life by giving up ineffective habits and attempts at controlling the uncontrollable. The book intentionally begins by challenging readers to analyze where and when they are objectively not in control and how much failed control costs.
About the author
Dr. Wolfgang Linden is a Professor Emeritus in clinical and health psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has spent his professional career connecting emotions, stress, and physical disease, namely cancer, heart disease, and eating disorders, via six books and countless peer-reviewed articles. His current focus is on the translation of this expertise and lifelong learning into life tips for the general public.
