Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change

Have you ever wanted to get rid of the negative traits of your personality? For example, to become more tolerant of others or reduce your anxiety level? Become more disciplined, more confident? It is believed that people very rarely change: an introvert will never break out of his shell, a narcissist will forever remain trapped in his superiority. Neuroscientist, psychologist and journalist Christian Jarrett, drawing on the latest scientific research, explains how we can consciously shape our personality to influence the course of our lives. The author offers to assess the properties of one‘s personality using the "Big Five" and "Dark Triad" tests, introduces us to methods and techniques of purposeful change and gives practical advice to those who aim at continuous self-improvement. He will try to help you start changing now by taking tests, doing interactive assignments, tracking your progress and noting successes and failures.