“So, if you choose not to believe that you do indeed have tremendous unclaimed potential, your personal success could remain elusive, and your dreams and goals unfulfilled.”

The plasticity of our brain gives us extraordinary capabilities, the author explains, citing scientific research.

“Our change-adaptive brain is composed of billions of nerve cells that constantly form new neural systems to aid in new learning and recovery processes.”

You can, therefore, literally change your mind, assures Johnson.

However, that ability is linked to keeping your brain fit and flexible.

Among the tips that the book offers to help you keep mentally healthy and sharp are: “Be a passionate learner: Daily, be a knowledge seeker; then share with or teach others. Be curious and innovative: Expand and change patterns of thinking by conversations with different people, and seek new solutions for problem solving or growth. Be a strategic thinker: Weed out needless and energy-zapping activity, and focus on your most important decisions and actions.”

Why does logic matter in conversation? Because people will not listen to every word you say no matter how interesting you may think you are, as Nasha Fitter reasons in You’re Hired! ( www.penguinbooksindia.com).