The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time

Every significant choice, every important decision we make, is determined by our perception of time. This is the most influential force in our lives, yet we are virtually unaware of it. In this fascinating book, the award-winning past president of the American Psychological Association, Philip Zimbardo, and his co-author, John Boyd, show how: the way you perceive time is as unique as your fingerprints; these individual time perspectives shape your life, and the world around you; many mental illnesses have, at their root, a distorted way of perceiving time; you can find out what time zone you live in by taking the questionnaires in this book; you can also change the way you perceive time, so you get the most out of every minute; and, if you don't, the power of time in the modern world is so immense that it will take its toll on you."The Time Paradox" is a highly readable, most enjoyable look at a subject that absorbs us all. Part social commentary, part practical, it unpacks the new psychology of time and shows how you can use this essential ingredient of life as wisely as possible.