Really liked this one well written by a Professor, so unsurprisingly quotes various studies as evidence to back up ideas that are contained. Outlines that fearlessness, calmness under pressure and great social skills are some of the positive attributes that psychopaths often possess. Referring to characteristics as dials, if you can adjust these and control these then the skills are very useful for leadership or armed forces work. Author goes into a mental institution and interviews psychopaths who have a great ability to live in the moment and practice mindfulness. However psychopaths struggle to control their emotions. Interviews popular author Andy McNab, then outlines the experience of using an experimental machine that temporarily turns the author into a psychopath and experiences a massive surge in confidence!
book review
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson
Positive neuroplasticity is turning good passing experiences into lasting inner resources built into your brain. Experience what you want to develop in yourself—such as compassion
