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Read Heidi Grant Halvorson’s blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, learn how to reach your goals-finally-by overcoming the many hurdles that have defeated you before. Most of us have no idea why we fail to reach our goals. Now Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, a rising star in the field of social psychology shows us how to overcome the hurdles that have defeated us before. Dr. Grant Halvorson offers insights-many surprising-that readers can use immediately, including how to: • Set a goal so that you will persist even in the face of adversity • Build willpower, which can be strengthened like a muscle • Avoid the kind of positive thinking that makes people fail The strategies outlined in this book will not only help everyone reach their own goals but will also prove invaluable to parents, teachers, coaches, and employers. Dr. Grant Halvorson shows readers a new approach to problem solving that will change the way they approach their entire lives.Editorial ReviewsFrom Publishers WeeklySocial psychologist Halvorson, a blogger for Psychology Today and assistant professor of psychology at Lehigh University, tackles attainment of goals in every area of life from relationships to sports. Extensively reviewing past studies on self-esteem, motivation, and pursuit of goals, Halvorson sidesteps conventional notions about achieving success, particularly the idea that one should imagine oneself achieving goals easily. She cites studies by psychologist Gabriele Oettingen showing that those who think the path is difficult invest more effort and work harder: for instance, “people who believed that getting a good job after college would be easy sent out fewer applications.” The ideal, Halvorson says, is to think positively about achieving one’s goals but to think realistically about the effort that will be required to achieve them. Halvorson then goes on to advise readers on how to set appropriate goals, avoid obstacles, and exercise self-control to stay on track. “Don’t visualize success,” she warns. “Instead visualize the steps you will take in order to succeed.” Despite repetitious instructions, Halvorson makes academic studies palatable by writing with clarity and interspersing personal anecdotes along the way. Many will find her insights of value. (Dec. 23) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.Review”Once every ten years or so, someone says something original in the area of personal development. Heidi Grant Halvorson is that someone. If you have ever failed at something or are seeking to accomplish something, Succeed is a must read.” –Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Rhythm of Life and The Dream ManagerAbout the AuthorHEIDI GRANT HALVORSON, PH.D., is a social psychologist, educational consultant, and assistant professor of psychology at Lehigh University. She has received several grants from the National Science Foundation and also writes a blog for Psychology Today. She lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, and New York City with her husband and two children.File Size: 817 KBPrint Length: 305 pagesPublisher: Plume (December 23, 2010)[url]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00475AYJG?_encoding=UTF8&isIniframe=1&n=133140011&ref_=[/url]Audio Here: