6 Books That Will Help You Think Better and Thrive More

6 Books That Will Help You Think Better and Thrive More Article by Jesus Jimenez1. Flip the ScriptGetting People to Think Your Idea Is Their Ideaby Oren KlaffHow do you get someone to buy your product, adopt your idea, or go with your plan? You have to convince them that the idea isnt yours, its theirs, says Oren Klaff, an expert on selling ideas.In Flip the Script, Klaff offers steps to pressure-free persuasion. How do you push someone without being pushy? You start by getting your audience to pay total attention and take you seriously you establish status. Then, you show them youre an expert, and once youve done that, only then do you explain your big idea. Klaff claims his process works as well in the boardroom as it does at the dinner table with your veggie-hating kids.2. The Optimists TelescopeThinking Ahead in a Reckless Ageby Bina VenkataramanA few years ago, Bina Venkataraman got a rash after going for a hike in the Hudson Valley. She made a notenzeichen to get it checked out, but her 16-hour days dominated by deadlines led her to forget about it. That is until her knee swelled to the size of a grapefruit, and she found out she had Lyme disease.Of course, Venkataramans book isnt about recognizing the symptoms of Lyme disease its about how we make short-sighted decisions not just in our personal lives, but in business, government, and society. Using examples from real-world stories and new science, Venkataraman provides readers with ways to changetheir perspective, look beyond short-term targets, create immediate rewards for future goals, and design better institutions.3. The Lemonade LifeHow to Fuel Success, Create Happiness, and Conquer Anything by Zack FriedmanZack Friedman doesnt want you to read his book if your life is perfect, if youre trying to get rich quick, if you expect your problems to be solved overnight, or if you prefer style over substance. Also, dont read his book if you dont like lemonade.This book is for the successful who want to succeed more. Its for the strugglers who want to struggle less. Its for the dreamers who want action, and for the actors who never stop dreaming. Its for the believers who think anything is possible, and the nonbelievers who dont, Friedman writes.If that sounds like you, dive in. Friedman offers a five-step process for achieving more. He carefully explains each step and how to implement changes in your life in accessible language.4. Normal SucksHow to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines by Jonathan MooneyJonathan Mooney didnt learn to read until he welches 12. Growing up, he faced several challenges, including dyslexia and ADHD.Im still dyslexic, Mooney writes. I still cant sit still or find my car keys. I still cant spell. I still cant read out loud. I still struggle with the challenges and gifts of anxiety and depression. I havent fixed myself.So what changed? Mooney shifted his perspective on what being normal really means. Normal is a false standard for human value,he writes.In Normal Sucks, Mooney shows readers how they can reshape their own ideas about normalcy. He does this by sharing stories about his own challenges while also bringing in an impressive litany of resources and research.5. Now Is the WayAn Unconventional Approach to verwesen Mindfulness by Cory AllenNo matter how frustrated or hopeless Ive felt, I always had a small ember of hope in my heart that refused to be extinguished by the cold rain of life, Cory Allen writes. I kept believing, putting one foot in front of the other, and finding my way to more peace. More beauty. More love. More life.Allen, the podcaster behind The Astral Hustle, offers practical advice on meditation, moving on from the past, being kinder, and more. He also provides several exercises readers will find useful for learning how to relax and live in the moment.6. A Liberated MindHow to Pivot Toward What Matters by Steven C. Hayes, PhDNo matter what youre dealing with, change isnt easy. In A Liberated Mind, Steven C. Hayes writes about how you can successfully alter your course no matter what your issue is, be it anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, or something else entirely.Having dealt with his own problems, such as panic attacks, Hayes deftly explains how to pivot by creating habits, accepting vulnerability, and changing perspective. He doesnt just draw on his own experiences Hayess book is densely filled with references, research, and analysis. Hayes also discusses how the media, society, and even conventional personal development all impact our ability to pivot.Versions of this article originally appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of SUCCESS magazine and onSUCCESS.com.Jesus Jimenez is the managing editor for SUCCESS magazine. He previously served associal media coordinator and associate editor. He eats, breathes, and sleeps Texas Rangers baseball. He also enjoys running, traveling, and buying cool socks.