Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change

Have you ever wanted to get rid of negative traits in your personality? For example, become more tolerant of others or lower your level of anxiety? Become more disciplined, self-confident? It’s believed that people very rarely change: an introvert will never break out of their shell, a narcissist will stay trapped in their sense of superiority forever. Neurobiologist, 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 life.

The author suggests assessing the properties of your personality using the “Big Five” and “Dark Triad” tests, introduces methods and techniques for purposeful change, and offers practical recommendations for those aiming at continuous self-improvement. He will help you start changing right now by taking tests, doing interactive assignments, tracking your path, and marking your successes and failures.