Presence
by Amy Cuddy
In "Presence," Amy Cuddy explores the power of body language and its impact on confidence and performance. She emphasizes the importance of "power posing" and authentic presence in overcoming anxiety and achieving personal and professional goals. Cuddy combines scientific research with personal anecdotes to illustrate how our mindset and physical presence can shape our experiences and interactions.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Presence, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
Don't fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it.
Power posing can affect your chances for success.
Your body language may shape who you are.
Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes.
When we feel powerful, we are more likely to take action.
Presence is about being attuned to and able to comfortably express our true thoughts, feelings, values, and beliefs.
Feeling powerful can lead to a greater sense of well-being.
It's not just about feeling powerful; it's about being powerful.
Our thoughts and feelings can change our bodies.
You can change your life by changing your body language.
Power posing can change your life.
Presence is about more than just body language.
It’s not just about how others see you; it’s about how you see yourself.
When you feel powerful, you are more likely to act powerfully.
We can change our minds by changing our bodies.
The power of presence is available to all of us.
You can create presence by practicing mindfulness.
Presence is a state of being that can be cultivated.