Barking Up the Wrong Tree

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

Ranked #87 in Behavioral Economics, Ranked #92 in Personalitysee more rankings.

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...
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Adam Rifkin @TheCandaceSmith If you enjoyed this, @bakadesuyo has an excellent book with many more tips. He also has a fascinating website: https://t.co/na90OSAf0E (Source)

Koshiek Karan @SoSoDeezy @JoyceDavies51 It subliminally conditions children to be conformist. The difference between good & great lies in non-conformity & the courage to be different. Check out this book, it's a great read... there's a section on why people who enjoy success at school often struggle later on life. https://t.co/j8gaA15aHN (Source)

Cody McLain Eric Barker puts out some great content on his blog and his book combines a lot of those insights into a single read. Growing up I was much more critical and hard on myself than I should’ve been, and this book gives great insight as to what Success actually is and how to get there. (Source)


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