Barking Up the Wrong Tree The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker, published by HarperCollins on October 9, 2018, is a thought-provoking exploration of the science behind success. This 320-page book challenges conventional wisdom about achievement, revealing that much of what we believe is not only misguided but also counterproductive. Through a blend of research and engaging anecdotes, Barker examines the factors that truly influence success, offering insights that can help readers rethink their approach to personal and professional growth.
In this edition, readers will discover why traditional markers of success, such as being a valedictorian, do not guarantee future wealth, and how perceived weaknesses can be transformed into strengths. The book delves into the dynamics of cooperation, drawing lessons from unexpected sources, and discusses the importance of resilience and grit, illustrated through real-life examples. By addressing topics such as personal success, self-help, and psychology, Barking Up the Wrong Tree provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to achieve a fulfilling life, encouraging readers to reassess their strategies and beliefs about success.
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Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary science behind what actually determines success and most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. You’ll learn:
• Why valedictorians rarely become millionaires, and how your biggest weakness might actually be your greatest strength
• Whether nice guys finish last and why the best lessons about cooperation come from gang members, pirates, and serial killers
• Why trying to increase confidence fails and how Buddhist philosophy holds a superior solution
• The secret ingredient to “grit” that Navy SEALs and disaster survivors leverage to keep going
• How to find work-life balance using the strategy of Genghis Khan, the errors of Albert Einstein, and a little lesson from Spider-Man
By looking at what separates the extremely successful from the rest of us, we learn what we can do to be more like them—and find out in some cases why it’s good that we aren’t. Barking Up the Wrong Tree draws on startling statistics and surprising anecdotes to help you understand what works and what doesn’t so you can stop guessing at success and start living the life you want.
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