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Author Barker, Eric, author.

Title Barking up the wrong tree : the surprising science behind why everything you know about success is (mostly) wrong / Eric Barker.

Publication Info. New York, NY : HarperOne, [2017]

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  158.1 BARKER    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  158.1 BAR    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Non Fiction  650.1 BARKER    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Faxon Branch - Non Fiction  650.1 BARKER    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  650.1 BARKER    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description x, 307 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-307).
Contents Introduction. What really produces success? -- Should we play it safe and do what we're told if we want to succeed? -- Do nice guys finish last? -- Do quitters never win and winners never quit? -- It's not what you know, it's who you know (unless it really is what you know) -- Believe in yourself...sometimes -- Work, work, work...or work-life balance? -- What makes a successful life?
Summary Discusses the components of success and how to achieve it, discussing such topics as work-life balance, grit, cooperation, confidence, and personality weaknesses.
Subject Success -- Psychological aspects.
Success -- Social aspects.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success.
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology.
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success.
Success -- Psychological aspects. (OCoLC)fst01137050
Success -- Social aspects. (OCoLC)fst01137058
Other Form: Online version: Barker, Eric, author. Barking up the wrong tree First edition. New York, NY : HarperOne, [2017] 9780062416179 (DLC) 2017028871
ISBN 9780062416049 (hardcover)
0062416049 (hardcover)
9780062416056 (paperback)
0062416057 (paperback)
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