Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610396383 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jon Jachimowicz said Read, laugh, pause, think - Me, Myself, And Us has it all. Let me preface this review with a cautionary note: I'm a doctoral student in behavioral science, I have read about personality psychology extensively and have interacted with Dr. Little in person a few times.Me, Myself, And Us is a fantastic book. Dr. Little has us laughing, thinking, reflecting, questioning, and at the same time learning learning and learning about ourselves, our friends, our foes, and anyone else we care to put within our personal rad. The 2015 book of the year on Personality EQ Expert Review of Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being by Brian R. LittleAbout once a year you read a book that both confirms your beliefs and introduces you to new ways of thinking. Me, Myself, and Us is the book for 2015. It is a pleasure to read a book that is clearly written and humorous yet full of insights. Thankfully it gives neuroplasticity a miss and tries to explain how you can have a happy life without morphing int. "Excellent!" according to ozoze. A journey to learn who you are and accept all your differences. Each of us is unique with personal traits that we may hide or share. Dr. Little provides us the tools to be honest and appreciate our uniqueness. Definitely a profound journey.
How does your personality shape your life and what, if anything, can you do about it?Are you hardwired for happiness, or born to brood? Do you think you’re in charge of your future, or do you surf the waves of unknowable fate? Would you be happier, or just less socially adept, if you were less concerned about what other people thought of you? And what about your Type A” spouse: is he or she destined to have a heart attack, or just drive you to drink?In the past few decades, new scientific research has transformed old ideas about the nature of human personality. Neuroscientists, biologists, and psychological scientists have reexamined the theories of Freu
This book is one aha” moment after another, each rocking your world and upending the way you think about your coworkers, your relationships and your life.” Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and CEO of GoodThink"Me, Myself, and Us is a masterpiece. With extraordinary wit and wisdom, distinguished psychologist Brian Little offers startling insights about our trivial pursuits and magnificent obsessions. Insightful”New York Times Book ReviewA researcher who is both a scholar and an experienced