Imagine that you’re about to set off on a cross-country road trip. You have a specific destination in mind, and you’re excited to get there. The thing is, you don’t plan on consulting any maps, apps, or road signs along the way—you’re just going to keep driving and hope you arrive eventually.
Sounds crazy, right? So then when it comes to pursuing a personal or professional goal, why don’t we educate ourselves about how to get there? If your intuition could use a little guidance from notable success stories and evidence-based insights, check out the four remarkable reads below.
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Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness
By Tim S. Grover, with Shari Lesser Wenk
From the elite performance coach whose clients have included Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, comes this brutally honest formula for winning in business, sports, or any arena where the battle is fiercely unforgiving.
How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
By Katy Milkman
Wharton professor Katy Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. Whether you’re a teacher or coach trying to change someone else or simply trying to change yourself, this is a science-based blueprint for achieving your goals.
Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change
By Christian Jarrett
“Life isn’t about finding yourself,” George Bernard Shaw once said. “Life is about creating yourself.” In Be Who You Want, cognitive neuroscientist Christian Jarrett shares research-backed advice for turning Shaw’s words into action, showing how anyone can change their work habits, personality traits, and more.
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
By Greg McKeown
We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we want to overachieve, we have to overexert, overthink, and overdo. That if we aren’t perpetually exhausted, we’re not doing enough. But bestselling author Greg McKeown is here to propose a better, healthier way forward, one in which it’s easier than ever to do the things that really matter.
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