The most difficult step in personal growth is the recognition of one's own failures and shortcomings. Written in a clear and concise manner, this guide explains how to overcome these flaws by taking advantage of the great advances in applied psychological technology. These self-help techniques have proved invaluable to those eager to regain their enthusiasm and happiness for life-- without spending the money on a therapist. These techniques also serve to tackle problems such as smoking, obesity, and alcoholism. El paso ma s difi cil en el crecimiento personal es reconocer las propias fallas y carencias. Escrito en forma clara y breve, esta gui a explica co mo superar esas fallas tomando ventaja de un avance notable de tecnologi a psicolo gica aplicada. Las te cnicas de autoayuda psicolo gica han demostrado su eficacia para las personas que desean recuperar el entusiasmo y la alegri a de vivir sin gastar mucho dinero en un terapeuta. Las te cnicas tambie n sirven para tratar problemas como el tabaquismo, la obesidad y el alcoholismo.