Hidden Motives: The True Reasons Behind Our Behavior

“Why is it so important what our colleagues or relatives think about us? Why do we constantly compare ourselves to others, yet dream of standing out from the crowd? What’s the point of tracking the news and not getting out of social networks? Psychologist Angela Ahola from Sweden believes that for as long as anyone can remember, a person has been driven by three motives: we strive to form relationships, to increase our status in the hierarchy, and to gain new knowledge.

These needs, which once helped Homo sapiens survive long ago, are so strong that they shape our thoughts and behavior even when we don’t realize it. Dr. Ahola explains how to see the hidden motives behind your own and other people’s actions. This audiobook will teach you how to set priorities, realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses, show you how to plan your career, manage motivation, and regain control in the field of your own life.”