Anatomy of a Breakthrough (Hardback)

'Anatomy of a Breakthrough tackles the internal factors that keep you mired in the mud. Alter demystifies the experience of being stuck [and] provides a primer on changing ingrained habits... a wonderful primer.' - New York Times Review of Books

'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it.' - Malcolm Gladwell

'Anatomy of a Breakthrough is important, entertaining, practical, and timely. Alter reveals how to turn sticking points into breakthroughs in pursuits as diverse as entrepreneurship, art, music, writing, athletics, friendship, and personal relationships.' - Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

'Whether in a career, a creative project, or a relationship, everyone will get mired in a rut at one point or another. Anatomy of a Breakthrough brings the often-private struggle to get "unstuck" into the light, and provides a handbook for moving on from your personal plateau. Adam Alter is simply one of the best science communicators at work.' - David Epstein, author of Range

'Rooted in science and enlivened by stories, Anatomy of a Breakthrough offers insight after insight and the rallying cry of 'action above all' as an antidote to enemy Number One: inertia.' - Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., author of Grit

'Adam Alter marries research-based solutions with genuine insight. This book is an invaluable guide to turning hurdles into breakthroughs.' - Scott Galloway, NYU Stern professor of marketing and author of Adrift

'A deeply researched and compelling guide to breaking through the inevitable obstacles on the path to meaningful accomplishment.' - Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work

'A valuable launching pad for anyone looking to take a new step in their life. Alter offers practical advice on how to break free of inertia and blaze a new path.' - Kirkus