B. J. Fogg is a behavior scientist and author working on behavior change and the Fogg Behavior Model. The focus of the Fogg Behavior Model is on constant simplicity and ability during the process of changing behavior.
5 books on the list
I Will Teach You to Be Rich
BJ FoggsourceThe new edition of Ramit Sethi's book is smart, practical & FUNNY. Really. I laughed out loud about every other page. Great work
Dive deep into personal finance with a no-nonsense guide that fuses psychology with practical advice to get you in control of your money – learning how to save, invest, and spend smart without sacrificing what you love. It goes ahead to simplify complex financial concepts and embodies them in doable, simple steps that will show you exactly how to manage your money: from automating your savings to negotiating your salary. Created for everyone who wants to make his money work much harder for him, it proves basically that being rich can be possible without living a frugal life. A fresh approach to become money-wise, and live a rich life.
Humor, Seriously
Recommended by: BJ Fogg
BJ FoggsourceI like this book so much that I'm making it part of my Stanford course this fall
The book by Jennifer AAker and Naomi Bagdonas complements the role of humor at work and in leadership. They bring out that humor at the place of work is not for fun but it's a critical tool to increase creativity, create, and strengthen strong relations and help increase resilience. The writers present some of the means through which an individual can develop humor in order to build a happier and more productive environment for work.
Don't Shoot the Dog!
Recommended by: BJ Fogg
BJ FoggsourceGreat book. Enjoy!
It is a seminal book: Karen Pryor's clear, comprehensive, and readable guide to the science of positive reinforcement and its applications in behavioral training. Showing how to combine the best of whatever techniques are derived from operant conditioning and apply them to training animals will produce results in better human relationships and perhaps even improve one's own daily life through the development of personal change.
Your Time to Thrive
Recommended by: BJ Fogg
BJ FoggsourceGreat news for new habits . . . This book is both timeless and tailored to our moment
In this book full of wisdom, Marina Khidekel guides readers to succeed at the intersections of health and wellness, personal growth, and career development. It is a source of diverse knowledge and skills from the broadest disciplines, helping the reader build a holistic approach toward resilience that maximizes energy to live a fulfilled, balanced life.
What's in It for Them?
Recommended by: BJ Fogg
BJ FoggsourceThis book will improve your career and your life. Highly recommended at any price
Joe Polish's book brings out the art of understanding and giving others value, most especially in business and relating with others. This emphasizes that, in most cases, success comes from focusing on others' needs and wants, and thus, in the same light, effective involvement and lasting connections are brought to fruition by taking into consideration the interests of those with whom you interact.