Body Language by Julius Fast Summary
Overview of Body Language
Discover the silent language that speaks volumes. "Body Language" - the pioneering bestseller that sold three million copies by introducing how we communicate without words. From business negotiations to cultural sensitivity, Fast's groundbreaking work reveals the unspoken signals that determine every human interaction.
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The Silent Language That Shapes Our World
Imagine a woman professing love while unconsciously shaking her head "no," or a family unconsciously mirroring their matriarch's crossed legs, revealing true power dynamics without a word being spoken. Body language-this silent form of communication-reveals truths we often try to hide. Up to 93% of our communication happens non-verbally through facial expressions, gestures, and posture that frequently contradict our carefully chosen words. This disconnect between verbal and non-verbal communication explains countless misunderstandings in our daily lives. When a businessman casually draped his arm around a potential client's shoulder, he unknowingly violated personal boundaries and lost the deal. Meanwhile, Aunt Grace's constant touching of her necklace, paperweight, and velvet couch screamed "I am lonely!" while her words said nothing at all. Our bodies speak with remarkable honesty because they tap into primitive brain responses we cannot fully control. When Dr. Edward Hess discovered that our pupils dilate when viewing something pleasant, he revealed a physiological response beyond conscious control-a finding that revolutionized both poker strategy (hence the dark glasses) and advertising research. Similarly, micro-expressions flash across our faces in milliseconds, revealing true emotions before we can mask them, while our feet subtly shift toward exits when we're uncomfortable in situations we verbally claim to enjoy.
The Cultural Choreography We Perform Daily
The Primal Origins of Our Unspoken Communication
The Invisible Boundaries That Define Us
The Power Games We Play Through Space
The Silent Language of Attraction and Connection
Learning to Read the Unwritten Language
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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