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eric barker

Eric Barker

Eric Barker’s writing has been featured in the The Wall Street Journal, Wired and TIME. He also runs the Barking Up the Wrong Tree blog.

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A statue of Confucius, Beijing.

Two Secrets to the Good Life, Backed By Ancient Wisdom and Research

By Eric Barker
Stop denying your inner weirdness. Cultivate it. Accept that you’re not perfect.

10 Things The Most Successful People Do Every Day

By Eric Barker
If you act like the kind of person you want to be, you’ll start telling yourself an accurate and positive story about your life.

Research Reveals Five Powerful Rituals That Will Make You Resilient

By Eric Barker
Research shows being motivated predicts career success better than intelligence, ability, or salary.

Three Proven Rituals That Will Make You Motivated

By Eric Barker
Your brain can’t make good decisions without emotions.

This Is How To Master Your Intuition: Four Research-Backed Secrets

By Eric Barker
What does the science say about what’s going on in kids’ brains and what they need from you as they grow up?

New Neuroscience Reveals Four Rituals That Will Make You an Awesome Parent

By Eric Barker
And the old saying is true: often the fear itself is much worse than whatever you’re afraid of.

This Is How to Overcome Social Anxiety: Five Powerful Tips Backed by Research

By Eric Barker
The experts are betting you probably encounter a psychopath every day.

This Is How to Deal With Psychopaths and Toxic People: Five Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
How do you get what you need without being a jerk or a manipulator?

This Is How to Be More Assertive: Three Powerful Secrets From Research

By Eric Barker
If you really want to get things done you can’t just keep your head down.

This Is How to Be Productive Without Being Miserable: Eight Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
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