Change Anything The New Science of Personal Success

by Patterson, Kerry; Grenny, Joseph; Maxfield, David; McMillan, Ron; Switzler, Al

• ISBN13: 9780446573900
• ISBN10: 0446573906
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-10
• Publisher: Balance

Summary

A stunning new approach to how individuals can not only change their lives for the better in the workplace, but also their lives away from the office, including (but not limited to) finding ways to improve one's working relationship with others, one's overall health, outlook on life, and so on. For example, why is it that 95% of all diet attempts fail? Why do New Year's Resolutions last no more than a few days? Why can't people with good intentions seem to make consistent and positive strides in the way they want to improve their careers, financial fitness, physical fitness, and so on? Based upon the latest research in a number of psychological and medical fields, the authors ofCHANGE ANYTHINGwill show that traditional will-power is not necessarily the answer to these strivings, that people are affected in their behaviors by far more subtle influences.CHANGE ANYTHINGshows how individuals can come to understand these powerful and influential forces, and how to put these forces to work in a positive manner that brings real and meaningful results. The authors present an array of everyday examples that will change and truly empower you to reexamine the way you go about your business and life.

Author Biography

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler are the leaders of VitalSmarts, a state-of-the-art innovative training company that has taught more than two million people. VitalSmarts has consulted with more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Table of Contents

Preface: Our Promise	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
The Science of Personal Success
Escape the Willpower Trap	p. 3
Be the Scientist and the Subject	p. 24
The Six Sources of Influence
Love What You Hate	p. 47
Do What You Can't	p. 66
Turn Accomplices into Friends	p. 81
Invert the Economy	p. 100
Control Your Space	p. 113
How to Change Anything
Career: How to Get Unstuck at Work	p. 135
Weight Loss: How to Lose Weight and Get Fit-and Stay That Way	p. 151
Financial Fitness: How to Get-and Live-Out of Debt	p. 173
Addiction: How to Take Back Your Life	p. 192
Relationships: How to Change Us by Changing Me	p. 213
Conclusion: How to Change the World	p. 236
Notes	p. 241
Index	p. 255
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