Zogby's 'Power of Time Perception' is a worthwhile endeavour, and his thoughtful explanations and meditations have a wide appeal. - Publisher's Weekly
"This book is the 'next level' in time management that many have been looking for" - Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"You will never think about your day the same once you finish reading this book!" -
Lucia Grosaru, Psychology Corner"The Power of Time Perception" will make you more aware of the impact of time on your livfe, as well as the opportunities to alter your current trajectory and make the most of it"
-- Dr. Joseph S. Maresca, Hall of Fame Top 1000 Reviewer
"Finally a book that focuses not on how to get more done in less time but rather how to live a full life. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject of why time seems to speed up and how to slow it down."
-- Doug Erlandson, Top 100 Reviewers
"A fascinating, humorous, and thought-provoking journey through the neuroscience and psychology of time perception. The author simplifies complex concepts and breathes life into them with real-world examples. It will change your view on time and how you use it"
--Sarah Busby, Reedsy Editor
Publisher's Weekly Review
Zogby shares the intriguing results of Time Perception and interviews with experts in the field. Having grown up in a civil war, Zogby escaped death on multiple occasions and witnessed the deaths of close friends; these experiences gave him an appreciation for how precious time is and a desire to somehow slow it down.
Zogby begins by describing how people sense time, before delving into brain biology. He also discusses how time is limited to the speed at which the brain captures and processes sensory information.
The middle chapters address the many factors that influence one's experience of time: among them, mindfulness, extreme alertness, emotional control, personality type, and the use of drugs.
In the final chapters, Zogby delves into remembrance, "mental time travel," and the aging brain before concluding with thoughts on living in the moment and for a prosperous, long time.
Zogby's endeavor is a worthwhile one, and his thoughtful explanations and meditations have a wide appeal. - Publisher's Weekly
Midwest Book Review
The Power of Time Perception is a counter proposal to the idea of time flying by, delving into the nature of how the brain perceives time's passage, how emotions or life experiences alter the experience of time, and how personal reality and time can both be altered through a series of techniques that anyone can master.
Many books discuss time management; but few discuss the nature of the time being managed, or the mechanics of how to alter it. Readers who anticipate a self-help approach or time management guide alone maybe surprised and initially stymied by the healthy dose of supporting science and psychology behind these suggestions; but given how many lighter (and less informative) approaches are on the market, it's pleasing to see a book that intermingles self-help with science and delves into specifics at points where too many others would generalize.
The result is no light discussion, but an in-depth read that pairs insights on evolutionary processes and the latest research with pointers on how readers can make the most out of time.
This book is the 'next level' in time management that many have been looking for: a concrete approach that pairs insights on time perception with tips on how to alter and better handle time's challenges.
-- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Readers' Favorite Reviews
The Power of Time Perception by Jean Paul Zogby is an extremely thought-provoking and, in some ways, startling book about the fundamental nature and reality of time. Time is something most of us take for granted, not only in our daily lives, but as a fact that exists.
In The Power of Time Perception, Jean Paul Zogby shows us that time is interlinked with space in fundamental ways and, even more surprising, that the concept of time itself is created by our brain and mind and may very well be the ultimate illusion in a certain sense.
The book is divided into four clear sections: how we experience time, the factors responsible for our individual perception of time, time as experienced in relation to the past and future, and how we can manage or control time to make every second count when needed.
This book is a rare find that draws upon various fields and combines the metaphysical, psychological, and neurological aspects of the perception and meaning of time.
I loved reading
The Power of Time Perception and, in fact,there is so much information to take in and ponder over that I would probably re-read certain sections again. I was very surprised to realize how much we take time for granted and think of it as a fundamental aspect of reality when, in fact, it may or may not be so. But what Jean Paul shows through this book is that one can learn to make every second count when needed and, basically, make the most of the life that is given.
I also loved hearing about the research conducted in the neurological and scientific fields presented in this book. I could then apply this new knowledge to the metaphysical questions regarding time and everything made more sense.
A very well researched book that I would highly recommend!
-- Gisela Dixon for Readers' Favorite
