Dr Christian Jarrett is deputy editor of Psyche, a new digital magazine covering psychology, mental health, philosophy and more, from the founders of Aeon. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books including The Rough Guide to Psychology and Great Myths of the Brain, and he was editor and lead contributor for the bestselling 30-Second Psychology. His books have been translated into many languages. He was the founding editor of the British Psychological Society's award-winning and internationally renowned Research Digest blog and newsletter. His award-winning writing has also appeared in BBC Future, BBC Focus, New York Magazine, WIRED, Slate, The Guardian, Time, The Times, New Scientist, Psychology Today, Womankind and many other outlets. Christian gives regular talks to the public on psychology and neuroscience and he makes regular appearances on international radio, including BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind and NPR radio in the US.
'I'm not much of a lover of life coaching and personal growth
books. But I found myself consuming Christian Jarrett's Be Who You
Want with gradually increasing fascination and conviction. This is
not snake-oil huckstering, or silly salesmanship but plausible and
very convincing science. There are enough plums, cherries, raisins
and sultanas in this delightful cake to inspire, surprise, motivate
and enthuse anyone. Warmly recommended' - Stephen Fry
'In this inspiring yet bracingly down-to-earth book, Christian
Jarrett shows that positive personality change lies within reach.
And since your beliefs about what's possible are central to what's
actually possible, just reading Be Who You Want should get the
improvements started' - Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote:
Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
'Not many people realize the pervasiveness of personality, not only
for your success at school and work, but also for your mental and
physical health and even your longevity. In this insightful book,
Christian Jarrett shows us how to disrupt old strategies and habits
and shape our character for the better. A timely and empowering
book, you'll never think about your personality in the same way
again' - Scott Barry Kaufman, Humanistic Psychologist, host of The
Psychology Podcast and author of Transcend: The New Science of
Self-Actualization
'There is no better guide to the psychology of personality than
Christian Jarrett. Be Who You Want is fascinating and revelatory,
identifying the many forces that have shaped us - and the practical
ways to become a new person. Filled with compassion, wisdom, and
optimism, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the
science of self-transformation' - David Robson, author of The
Intelligence Trap
'It's not an exaggeration to say this book will change your life.
Be Who You Want perfectly combines fascinating research, surprising
stories, and personal anecdotes to explore how picking your
personality can change your daily and long-term outlook. This book
is a must-read!' - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of
Indistractable
'Jarrett makes a persuasive case that personality types are more
malleable than we might think' - Tim Harford, Financial Times
'Who among us hasn't wanted to make a change in our personality at
some point in our lives? Be Who You Want gives us hope that we can
upgrade ourselves and lays out a step-by-step plan to get us from
here to there. In my more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, I
have not found a more plain-spoken and instructive book on
transformation' - New York Journal of Books
'In this deeply researched and insightful book, Christian Jarrett
shows that we are not, in fact, stuck with ourselves. Jarrett
argues convincingly that we can and do change - indeed, whether we
notice it in ourselves or not, we already are changing. The hopeful
message of the book is that it's possible to change ourselves in
positive ways, in ways that align with our core values, in ways
that allow us, as he writes, to be who we want' - Melissa Dahl,
author of Cringeworthy, and Executive Editor of The Cut
'The good news is that personality is a skill, and like all skills,
we can improve. In this optimistic book, you'll discover what's
possible - if we care enough to change' - Seth Godin, author, The
Practice
'Dr. Jarrett's engaging writing style educates and entertains, even
if you're someone who is mostly happy with who you already are. In
Be Who You Want, he offers exercises, and insight, to give readers
the power to build new habits and change in positive ways' -
Elizabeth Loftus, Past President of the Association for
Psychological Science
'Personality is hard to change, but recent advances in science have
shown that with the right tools and strategies it is possible to
become a better version of ourselves. This wonderful new book will
show you how' - Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor of Business
Psychology at University College London and Columbia University
'Jarrett's passion and encouragement will give readers the
confidence they need to switch things up' - Publishers Weekly
'Christian Jarrett has written a lucid, balanced, engaging and
authoritative account of the promise of positive personality
change. Richly researched and evocatively written, Be Who You Want
provides a hopeful and nuanced message. This is essential reading
for a general audience who may be puzzled and perplexed about their
own personalities and those of people they care about' - Professor
Brian R. Little, author of Me, Myself and Us
'As a psychologist, it's rare that I come across a book that
communicates the complexities of personality and behaviour change
in a way that's both accessible and substantive. Be Who You Want
does so in spades-with plenty of wit and warmth to boot! An
intellectually thrilling and genuinely practical book that will
show you how to harness the science of personality to change
yourself for the better' - Nick Wignall, clinical psychologist and
blogger
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