Jessica Stillman Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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If anyone knows what makes for a good life, it's probably Waldinger and Schultz. They're the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of happiness ever conducted...The Good Life is the definitive deep-dive into what the study has discovered.

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Feel stuck in your life, career, or creative project? Then this guide to the science of motivation and creativity in the face of obstacles just might be for you.

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You know what's generally not thought of as super fun? Getting old. But Gnar Country--entertainingly subtitled "Growing Old, Staying Rad"--attempts to change our expectations for aging through the tale of one man's quest to become an expert skier at age 53.

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According to Tim Ferriss, this is a book absolutely everyone should read, even if the thought of being an expat makes you break out in hives. Even if you never set foot abroad, thinking about the trade-offs of travel are an ideal way to hone in on your own definition of success...

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According to this philosopher (and neuroscience) you can open your mind to JOMO just by opening a book https://buff.ly/35yQaLQ via @Inc

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Her book teaches you how to have more fun by breaking down the constituent parts of that mindset, including seeking out the humor around you, being more open to wacky ideas, and simply making more eye contact and smiling at others more.

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In this book, psychotherapist Morgan Schafler breaks down the five types of perfectionist--classic, intense, Parisian, messy, and procrastinator. She also offers tips on how to understand your tendency toward seeking perfection and help it work for you.

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'Grit' Author Angela Duckworth Says 1 Word Separates People Who Give Up From People Who Get Back Up Again https://t.co/UJK8gxSf7Y

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This one seems pretty much self-recommending for entrepreneurs and their business leaders.

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Art shouldn't just be made by a talented few and consumed passively by the rest of us, argues this much-lauded new book. Instead, Magsamen and Ross gather evidence that even the most unskilled and casual art-making can have profound positive effects...