First published 2013
You're smarter than you think – or are you? Prepare to have your assumptions upended in this witty, revelatory exploration of self-deception. From the bestselling author of "You Are Not So Smart," this eye-opening book unpacks 15 new ways our brains play tricks on us, from faulty time management to the true cost of happiness. With sharp humor and surprising science, it lays bare the irrational thinking that holds us back – so you can finally get out of your own way.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, thought-provoking, witty
Tropes: myth-busting, revelatory
Period: 21st-Century
320 pages · Hardcover · Gotham Books