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Barking up the Wrong Tree

The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong

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Barking up the Wrong Tree

Written by: Eric Barker
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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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.

 Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Social Psychology & Interactions Social Sciences Success
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superb book must read by everyone willing to be more successful ☺️ amazing work by author

must read

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loved the chapter which explains wok life balance. Practical point of view on every aspect of life

Must read book.

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What makes the book enjoyable is that it is realistic and practical. It helps you Identify how you define success and where to channel your efforts. Loved the narration too !!

Provides a very realistic perception of success !

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The style and setting up of the stories keeps you engaged which is different from other self help books

Excellent story telling

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Very good. Loved the storytelling method and references.
Very good narration as well.

Keeps you engaged throughout as well provide different views on every topic discussed in the book.

Loved it!!

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