Anatomy of a Breakthrough
How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
First Edition: 2023 plus...
ISBN: 9781982182960
Pages: 320
Recommendation
Everyone gets stuck. It happened to Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson, Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky and – for seven years – Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos. Social psychologist Adam Alter explains why everyone flounders sooner or later and how to move past the blockage. Offering a compelling mix of psychological research, anecdotes and practical tips, Alter gives you clear steps you can follow to get unstuck – and manage frustration until you’re able to break free. Whether you’re struggling professionally or personally, Alter’s road map to getting energized for the long term might just inspire your next breakthrough.
Summary
About the Author
Social psychologist Adam Alter is a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. His books include Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave and Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked.
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