The most important changes in life start with you. Yeah, a better job would be great or a house by the beach, but if your mental game is off then those external factors won’t keep you happy for long.
Whether you are struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin or simply seek to tune-up how you show up in the world, these 10 new psychology books will set you on the path to progress.
The New Emotional Intelligence
By Travis Bradberry
The world is changing rapidly, and emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important now than ever. As times change, so should your approach to increasing your EQ. The New Emotional Intelligence answers that call. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Travis Bradberry, or view on Amazon.
Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change
By Olga Khazan
Is it really possible to change your entire personality in a year? The Atlantic journalist Olga Khazan proves that it is in Me, But Better, which covers her year-long experiment in personality change. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Olga Khazan, or view on Amazon.
How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
By Elizabeth Weingarten
Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten charts a new path to embrace the questions of our lives instead of seeking fast, easy answers. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Elizabeth Weingarten, or view on Amazon.
More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World
By Maryellen MacDonald
The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our lives. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Maryellen MacDonald, or view on Amazon.
The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance
By Zach Mercurio
Filled with practical advice and helpful exercises, The Power of Mattering gives leaders at all levels the skills they need to revitalize their teams—and entire organizations—by showing people that they matter. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Zach Mercurio, or view on Amazon.
Start Making Sense: How Existential Psychology Can Help Us Build Meaningful Lives in Absurd Times
By Steven Heine
An investigation into the science of why we crave meaning—and how we can pursue it in this age of anxiety. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Steven Heine, or view on Amazon.
Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life
By Caroline Fleck
How the science of seeing and being seen is the key to inner and interpersonal transformation. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Caroline Fleck, or view on Amazon.
The Social Paradox: When Finding What You Want Means Losing What You Need
By William von Hippel
A thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author William von Hippel, or view on Amazon.
Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others
By Adam Galinsky
A rigorous exploration of the science of being inspiring, showing how all of us, regardless of status or circumstance, can be more inspiring more of the time in our lives. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Adam Galinsky, or view on Amazon.
Our New Social Life: Science-Backed Strategies for Creating Meaningful Connection
By Natalie Kerr & Jaime Kurtz
A fascinating introduction to the science of connection that will ultimately improve your social life and lead to better relationships. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by co-authors Natalie Kerr and Jaime Kurtz, or view on Amazon.
The Key Ideas in 15 Minutes
“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books,” Roald Dahl once famously said. The only trouble is, reading even one book from cover to cover takes hours—and you may not have many hours to spare.
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