What are you doing today to make your dream future come true? 'A rare self-help book that's
actually informed by evidence. A host of perceptive practical tips for getting out of your own
way and making progress toward your career goals.' Adam Grant bestselling author of Think
Again and Originals 'A practical and accessible guide to using behavioural science in your
career.' Caroline Criado Perez author of Invisible Women
________________ We all have big ambitions for the future but those
dreams only become reality if we do something towards them regularly. To achieve audacious
goals we need to take action and make small changes every day. We need to think big and act
small. Drawing on cutting-edge research from behavioural science Dr Grace Lordan offers
immediate actionable solutions and tips that will help you get closer to your dream future
every day. Focusing on six key areas - your time goal planning self-narratives other people
your environment and resilience - Dr Lordan reveals practical science-backed hacks that will
help you get ahead. Each chapter introduces us to behavioural science concepts like the 'halo
effect' 'confirmation bias' 'affect heuristic' and the 'ostrich effect' to help you better
understand yourself and others so that you can get the most out of your career. Whether you
fantasise about changing industry landing that big promotion writing a screenplay or setting
up your own company Think Big creates a clear pathway to the future you want now. Some of the
things you'll learn include how to: · Overcome a fear of failure and throw yourself at
opportunity · Craft the optimum environment for work and give yourself ample time for tasks ·
Rewrite self-narratives and tackle imposter syndrome · Watch out for other people's biases and
stop them from holding you back Think Big provides a practical framework to keep you moving in
the right direction towards any goal. It will help you get out of your own way and propel you
on the path to success transforming you from dreamer to doer!
