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The bestselling book on being brilliant, now in an all new edition
In a world where there's a lot of talk about 'living your best life' and being your 'best self', The Art of Being Brilliant actually shows you how. From an author who is an expert in the science of happiness and positive psychology, this book is fun, non-patronising, and grounded in proven principles and practices. Since the publication of the first edition, this book has filled readers to the brim with happiness, positivity, wellbeing and, most importantly, success! This new edition has been updated to address modern issues such as screen time, social media, anxiety, resilience and relationships.
Dr Andy Cope brings the knowhow, his writing partner Andy Whittaker provides the humour, and award-winning illustrator Amy Bradley brings this new edition to life. This book is crammed full of good advice, instructive case studies, inspiring quotes, and important questions to make you think about your work, relationships, and life. It shows you that success and happiness aren't about dramatic change--they're about finding out what really works for you and doing more of it!
* Gain inspiration through rich illustrations, inspiring quotes, and a truly fun read
* Rock up in life as your best self
* Learn to foster positivity and bring about success in every aspect of your life
* Find out how academic knowledge from psychology and beyond can propel you forward
The Art of Being Brilliant is THE go-to book to help you feel brilliant.
List of contents
One: Jimmy's Diary 1
Two: Fishing for Life 5
Three: Shiny Happy People 19
Four: The Curse of Mediocrity 35
Five: Can God do a Handstand? 51
Six: You're Toast 63
Bonus Offering: The 3Rs 73
Seven: Master Mind. An Instruction Manual for Your Brain 85
Eight: Kindness is a Super-Power 101
Nine: Your Fuckit List 119
Ten: The 90/10 Principle 137
Eleven: The Upside Down 151
Twelve: Fearing the Wurst 165
Thirteen: No Hard Feelings 173
Fourteen: Huge Goals and Big Strengths 189
Fifteen: Omnipotent Handstands 205
About the Writing Team 221
Epilogue: Life by Power Point. Clive's Story 226
Summary
The bestselling book on being brilliant, now in an all new edition
In a world where there's a lot of talk about 'living your best life' and being your 'best self', The Art of Being Brilliant actually shows you how. From an author who is an expert in the science of happiness and positive psychology, this book is fun, non-patronising, and grounded in proven principles and practices. Since the publication of the first edition, this book has filled readers to the brim with happiness, positivity, wellbeing and, most importantly, success! This new edition has been updated to address modern issues such as screen time, social media, anxiety, resilience and relationships.
Dr Andy Cope brings the knowhow, his writing partner Andy Whittaker provides the humour, and award-winning illustrator Amy Bradley brings this new edition to life. This book is crammed full of good advice, instructive case studies, inspiring quotes, and important questions to make you think about your work, relationships, and life. It shows you that success and happiness aren't about dramatic change--they're about finding out what really works for you and doing more of it!
* Gain inspiration through rich illustrations, inspiring quotes, and a truly fun read
* Rock up in life as your best self
* Learn to foster positivity and bring about success in every aspect of your life
* Find out how academic knowledge from psychology and beyond can propel you forward
The Art of Being Brilliant is THE go-to book to help you feel brilliant.
