Books like The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
12 books with a reading profile close to The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor. Growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Charles Duhigg explains that every habit functions through a neurological loop consisting of a cue, a routine, and a reward.
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Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality
by Scott Belsky
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Scott Belsky argues that creative success stems from organizational habits rather than innate genius.
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The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
by Richard Koch
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Richard Koch applies the Pareto Principle—the observation that eighty percent of results stem from twenty percent of causes—to business management and individual lifestyle design.
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The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
by Chip Heath
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · practical, business strategy
Chip Heath and Dan Heath argue that memorable experiences are not products of chance but follow a specific blueprint.
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Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
by Cal Newport
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Cal Newport argues that modern knowledge work is hindered by "pseudo-productivity," where visible activity and rapid response times are mistaken for actual value.
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How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
by Joanna Faber
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Joanna Faber and Julie King translate classic communication strategies into practical tools specifically for the developmental challenges of preschool and early elementary years.
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To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · practical, business strategy
Daniel H.
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Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Dale Carnegie argues that effective speaking depends more on self-confidence and thorough preparation than on inherited talent.
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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Timothy Ferriss compiled over 200 interviews from his podcast to distill the specific methods used by high achievers in health, wealth, and wisdom.
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Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
Adam Grant categorizes professional behavior into three distinct styles: takers, matchers, and givers.
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Strengths Finder 2.0
by Tom Rath
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
StrengthsFinder 2.0 operates on the premise that individuals gain more by refining their natural talents than by attempting to fix their weaknesses.
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen
Also growth-minded and clear-cut · self help, practical
David Allen argues that professional inefficiency stems from using the brain as a storage device for unfinished tasks rather than a processing tool for ideas.
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