Anatomy of a Breakthrough
* As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett *
'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it' - Malcolm Gladwell
Everyone experiences challenges, setbacks and mind blocks, the key is to break through them. Bestselling author Adam Alter shows you how...
In this groundbreaking and entertaining book, Alter sets out a proven framework to help you identify the friction points holding you back, shift your thinking and realise your goals. Whether you want to land a dream job, kickstart a new venture or unlock creative inspiration, Alter explains how you can harness the right blend of emotional, mental and behavioural tools to get unstuck and find a solution. The tools include a powerful Friction Audit to help you work out where your sticking points lie between your head, heart and habits.
Artfully weaving together scientific studies, anecdotes and interviews, and illustrated with stories of the great 'unstickers' amongst us, Alter will inspire you to turn hurdles into breakthroughs and reach your potential.
'A deeply researched and compelling guide to breaking through the inevitable obstacles on the path to meaningful accomplishment.' - Cal Newport, author of Deep Work
'A handbook for moving on from your personal plateau.' - David Epstein, author of Range
'Offers insight after insight and the rallying cry of "action above all" as an antidote to enemy no. 1: inertia.' - Angela Duckworth, author of Grit