John Tierney Books
Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, is a prolific and world-renowned psychologist who has written 450 scientific publications and 28 books. He is currently Francis Eppes Professor of Psychology at Florida State University.
John Tierney is a science columnist for the New York Times who has been honored with awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Physics.
Willpower
What's Willpower about?
Willpower brings the concept of self-control back into mainstream discussions on achievement. It takes contemporary scientific studies and breaks them down, demonstrating that, despite the previously held views of many experts, willpower can indeed be harnessed and strengthened to make the changes in your life you’ve always wanted to make.
Who should read Willpower?
- Anyone interested in behavioral science
- Anyone whose fickleness gets in the way of their success
- Anyone interested in how the brain works
The Power of Bad
What's The Power of Bad about?
The Power of Bad (2019) is a thorough exploration of the outsized influence negativity has in our personal lives and our society. Based on well-researched insights from social psychology, political science, and economics, it unpacks how this “negativity bias” came about and what we can do to overcome it.
Who should read The Power of Bad?
- Pessimists looking for a brighter perspective
- Amateur psychologists seeking insight into human behavior
- Anyone desiring a new perspective on what shapes society