Most Popular Books by James Daugherty

Imagine how different your life would be if you knew the practical ways to harness your emotions & thrive with the timeless philosophy of Stoicism. Stoicisms ancient teachings are the very best playbook for adversity. Unlike many religious and new age thinking methods, Stoic principles provide a clear road map on exactly "How" to think, not simply "What" to think. Thus giving its practitioners methods to better deal with the misfortunes and hardships which come their way. James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there''s one trait which is critical to a productive life, obtaining and retaining a pragmatic and stable mindset. A spy would be worthless without it. Daugherty is a huge proponent of the Stoic philosophies, as a result of being exposed to highly stressful and testing situations over the years. A Stoic mindset is not a luxury for a field agent, but a necessity. In this insightful 2nd edition to the Stoicism Series, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness Models - Setting the groundwork Biochemistry of the brain - Using Neuroplasticity to rewire your thoughts How to avoid negative visualization spirals at all costs! Methods to deal with anger & grief - in the right way The clever conflict resolution trick to cure internal dissonance Breaking the Cycle of Problematic Thinking with "Thought Pattern Interrupts" Stoic Mindfulness Practices to quiet the mind What the Old Zen Master can teach you about attaining ultimate balance ... and much more.

This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.

Imagine how different your life would be if you could avoid getting the worst out of every deal you negotiate in life. You will never quite know how much you have left on the table by lacking the negotiation skills to truly get the most out of your dealings. Whether it''s negotiating that pay rise at work, attaining the best price for the house/car or just simply getting more out of your daily interactions. All too often people fall short as they aren''t equipped with the psychological strategies and behaviour patterns to negotiate successfully. Not anymore. James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there''s one skill which is critical to getting ahead, negotiation. A spy would be a blunt instrument without it. However he never realized quite how much his ability to negotiate high-level hostage situations whilst working for the FBI & key informant agreements whilst in the field as an American spy would help everyday people in civilian life. Imagine if you could plan and talk your way into a better position without manipulation or deception to effortlessly get more out of the deals you are making. In this insightful and functional book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no nonsense guide revealing how to: Identify the 3 negotiator personality profiles (and which one you are) Build the verbal and nonverbal rapport critical for productive talks The two absolute terms to know before entering any negotiating table The clever psychological buyer/seller negotiation tricks (for the car, house & yourself) What an Arms Dealer can teach you about an auction style negotiation Understand the strategies best suited for business and the boardroom Use the "I agree" principle for handing objections A Spy''s behavioral modification tricks to execute in the moment ... and much more. An Ex-Spy''s guide to Negotiation is a mixture of methodical methods combined with real life examples to back up the author''s advice. The clever communication and negotiation tricks described will help you in all areas of life from career, finance, relationships and everything in between.

You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking a little self-confidence when you need it most. Whether it''s nailing that job interview, speaking in front of a crowd, or asking that someone on a date. All too often people fall short in these moments as they aren''t equipped with the cutting edge confidence to adequately deal with them. Not anymore. James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of communication. But there''s one thing that underpins everything, confidence. It''s what keeps spy''s alive. However he never realised quite how much his intelligence tactics on building general confidence, prepping for specific assignments, or dealing with stressful situations on the fly would help everyday people in civilian life. Imagine how different your life could be if you were able to operate optimally in every situation. In this eye-opening & engaging book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no nonsense guide revealing how to: Build general overriding confidence (that lasts). Step by step strategies to overcome limiting beliefs. Prepping for important ''missions'' (interviews, meetings, dates) you have prior warning for. Positive visualisation techniques Body language tips for making a great first impression Breakdown & use of the OODA loop process to efficiently deal with stressful situations Spy tactics to deal with social anxiety on the fly. Confidence is a mixture of fascinating anecdotes combined with the scientific rationale to back up the author''s advice. The clever confidence tricks described will help you in all areas of life from professional career, relationships and ultimately your future success.

Imagine how different your life would be if you knew a way to hack your daily habits to become a highly self-disciplined and productive person. You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking the self-discipline to truly follow through on your convictions. Whether it''s attaining a new body, a better job, or simply being more productive in life. All too often people fall short as they aren''t equipped with the right mental make-up and mind tricks to actually achieve it. Not anymore... James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there''s one trait which is critical to winning, self-discipline. A spy would be worthless without it. However, he never realized quite how much his ability to cultivate a self-disciplined mindset whilst working in the field as an American spy would help everyday people in civilian life. Imagine if you could arrange your habits and behaviors in a way to achieve seamless success in whatever you are doing. In this insightful and functional book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no-nonsense guide revealing how to: Understand the basic cognitive principles on how the brain actually works The nature of a ''habit loop'' Why it''s critical to identify bad habits & replace them with better ones Tactics to help you naturally cultivate a self-disciplined mindset Strategies to help with delaying gratification & preventing procrastination Day-to-Day habits of a spy to develop extreme productivity Implementing ''Habit Pyramiding'' for exponential progress CIA Fitness Training Principles for fast results ... and much more. An Ex-Spy''s Guide to Self-Discipline is a mixture of methodical methods combined with the scientific rationale to back up the author''s advice. The clever self-discipline and habit tricks described will help you in all areas of life from health & fitness, career, relationships and everything in between.

Would you like to effortlessly persuade the people around you? To get the most out of every situation without being manipulative? The truth is... Very few of us are naturally gifted "talkers" & it can be shocking to know how many opportunities you''ve missed by lacking the persuasive powers to truly get what you want from life. Whether it''s attaining more influence at work or simply getting the kids to do the dishes. People are often left wanting as they aren''t equipped with the psychological skills to get it done. Not anymore... James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there''s one trait which is critical to winning, Persuasion. He never realized just how much his ability to persuade others while "in the field" would help the everyday person on the street. Imagine if you could easily massage conversations in your favor & bring people round to your way of thinking without manipulation or deception. In this insightful and functional book, you will discover: How to better apply Cialdini''s 6 "Weapons" of Influence Why you HAVE to start by learning the classic human psychological motivators What Aristotle can teach you about persuasion The correct way to use the "reverse psychology" principle Spy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situations Conversational strategies & personality traits to win over even the toughest adversary The importance of small talk, greetings & goodbyes in any interaction How to deal with insults & arguments like a Pro! (Hint: it''s not punching anyone) ... and much more. Persuasion gives you a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations of an American Spy. But more importantly, the clever communication & persuasion techniques to help you in all areas of life from career, relationships and everything in between. Even if you''re new to the influence game!

Would you like to effortlessly persuade the people around you? To get the most out of every situation in life? Conversations of a Spy is designed to help you with just that. It''s two books in one to help you with the high-level communication skills, influence techniques, persuasion & negotiation tactics to gain the upper hand in any situation.

The story of the restless procession that followed Daniel Boone, creating a cavalcade of frontier cabins, Indian fights, stockades, steamboating, is told in verse and pictures.

Andy meets a lion on the way to school and removes a thorn from his paw. Later, when the animal sees him at the circus he remembers that Andy was kind and doesn''t eat him up.

Description: Lithograph, Forbes, Boston.