The Time Paradox

By Philip Zimbardo, John Boyd,

Book cover of The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life

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Now in paperback, this breakthrough book on the new psychological science of time by one of the most influential living psychologists—the New York Times bestselling author of The Lucifer Effect—and his research partner launched on the front page of USA TODAY "Lifestyle" with a Time Survey and on CBS Morning…

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1 author picked The Time Paradox as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Profound idea that everyone has a primary time focus: either Future-focused, Present-focused, or Past-focused. Fascinating implications of each. Because I'm so future-focused, reading this book helped me understand people who are very present-focused. Also great advice on shifting your focus when needed. I read it 7 years ago, but still think about it almost every day.

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