BarkingUptheWrongTree

Much of the advice weve been given about achieving success is often logical, earnest, and based on common wisdom. However, in reality, this advice is often wrong. In his book, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker unravels the extraordinary science behind the factors that actually determine success and, most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. This book covers a range of essential topics to help readers hone in on what really matters, including:

• Why high academic achievers, such as valedictorians, rarely become millionaires. You'll discover how your biggest weakness might actually be your greatest strength.

• Whether nice guys finish last, and why lessons about cooperation often come from gang members, pirates, and even serial killers.

• Why relying on boosting confidence as a way to achieve success almost always fails, and how Buddhist philosophy provides a superior solution.

• The secret ingredient to developing "grit" - the characteristic that helps Navy SEALs and disaster survivors keep going.

• How to find work-life balance using a strategy inspired by Genghis Khan, the lessons from the errors made by Albert Einstein, and even a little advice from Spider-Man himself.

By examining what distinguishes the extremely successful from the rest of us, readers can gain insights to become more like these successful individuals. At the same time, the book also enlightens readers about why it's sometimes necessary to embrace their unique strengths and differences. Drawing on startling statistics and clever anecdotes, Barking Up the Wrong Tree offers practical advice that can help readers stop guessing at success and start living the life they truly desire.

作者简介

EricBarkeristhecreatoroftheblogBarkingUptheWrongTree,whichpresentsscience-basedanswersandexpertinsightonhowtobeawesomeatlife.HisworkhasbeenmentionedintheNewYorkTimes,TheWallStreetJournal,TheAtlanticMonthly,TIMEmagazine,TheWeek,andBusinessInsider.HeisaformerHollywoodscreenwriter,havingworkedonprojectsforWaltDisneyPi...