David Niven, Ph.D., bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series, is a psychologist and social scientist and has taught at Ohio State University and Florida Atlantic University.
David is known internationally for translating powerful research findings into practical advice anyone can apply to their daily lives. Published in more than two dozen languages, David’s books show that a more satisfying life can be had with small, sustainable changes in our actions and attitudes.
His latest book, due out November 4, 2014, is called It’s Not About the Shark: How to Solve Unsolvable Problems.
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In today’s episode, David will share:
- What we can learn about our ‘fear impulses” from Albert Einstein
- Why simply “trying harder” is bad advice
- How overconfidence can sabotage the process
- And much more!
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David’s Book
You can order your copy of It’s Not About the Shark: How to Solve Unsolvable Problems right now.
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David Niven Resources
The best place to find out more about David is at his personal website and blog.
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