The Story
An empowering call to reject the victim mindset and
become the hero of your life, by the renowned psychologist and host of The
Psychology Podcast
Does life feel smaller than it used to? Does it seem that the
people around you have taken a step back from doing hard things, preferring to
stay in their comfort zone? In the era of TikTok as therapy, itâs tempting
to see ourselves as damaged and powerlessâdefined by our past traumas, our
emotions, and the struggles we face. But itâs more important than ever to rise
above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers
our expectations, and holds us back.
In this empowering book, renowned psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman unpacks
the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular
imaginationârevealing the truth about managing our emotions, the double-edged
sword of self-esteem, the surprising gifts of sensitivity, and, ultimately, the
power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own
lives.
Urgently needed, Rise Above speaks to what ails us, offering
not just empathy, insight, and a dose of humor, but also actionable solutions
to own your life and reach your full potential.
About the Author
Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive psychologist who is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is the host of The Psychology Podcast, which has received more than 30 million downloads and is frequently ranked the #1 psychology podcast in the world. Dr. Kaufmanâs writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and Harvard Business Review, and he is the author of ten previous books, including Transcend, Wired to Create, and Ungifted.
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An empowering call to reject the victim mindset and
become the hero of your life, by the renowned psychologist and host of The
Psychology Podcast
Does life feel smaller than it used to? Does it seem that the
people around you have taken a step back from doing hard things, preferring to
stay in their comfort zone? In the era of TikTok as therapy, itâs tempting
to see ourselves as damaged and powerlessâdefined by our past traumas, our
emotions, and the struggles we face. But itâs more important than ever to rise
above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers
our expectations, and holds us back.
In this empowering book, renowned psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman unpacks
the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular
imaginationârevealing the truth about managing our emotions, the double-edged
sword of self-esteem, the surprising gifts of sensitivity, and, ultimately, the
power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own
lives.
Urgently needed, Rise Above speaks to what ails us, offering
not just empathy, insight, and a dose of humor, but also actionable solutions
to own your life and reach your full potential.
About the Author
Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive psychologist who is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is the host of The Psychology Podcast, which has received more than 30 million downloads and is frequently ranked the #1 psychology podcast in the world. Dr. Kaufmanâs writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and Harvard Business Review, and he is the author of ten previous books, including Transcend, Wired to Create, and Ungifted.
