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Embrace the Van Der Wal Effect! - by Wayne Van Der Wal (Paperback)

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  • The Van Der Wal Effect explores a common yet overlooked cognitive phenomenon: our tendency to miss details despite careful attention.
  • Author(s): Wayne Van Der Wal
  • 80 Pages
  • Self Improvement, Personal Growth

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The Van Der Wal Effect explores a common yet overlooked cognitive phenomenon: our tendency to miss details despite careful attention. Drawing on personal experience and cognitive psychology, Wayne Van Der Wal illustrates how our brains, limited in processing capacity, frequently overlook errors in proofreading, cleaning, and everyday tasks.

With a name for this phenomenon, students and professionals alike can better understand their cognitive limitations and embrace strategies to mitigate errors. The book presents five practical techniques: accepting human imperfection, developing error-catching strategies, taking brain breaks, enhancing focus, and avoiding multitasking. Backed by scientific research, these methods help individuals work smarter, improve accuracy, and reduce frustration.

Rather than seeing mistakes as failures, The Van Der Wal Effect reframes them as learning opportunities. By recognizing and embracing this cognitive reality, readers can become more effective thinkers and problem-solvers in both academic and professional settings.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .19 Inches (D)
Weight: .26 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Publisher: Five Vines Press
Theme: Self-Esteem
Format: Paperback
Author: Wayne Van Der Wal
Language: English
Street Date: November 12, 2025
TCIN: 1008288732
UPC: 9781732771086
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-8689
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.19 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.26 pounds
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