{"product_id":"the-four-tendencies-gretchen-rubin-non-fiction-paperback","title":"The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781473663701\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: John Murray Press\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (Non Fiction)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Four Tendencies is Gretchen Rubin's groundbreaking framework for understanding why we act the way we do, and how to change for the better. Everyone falls into one of four personality types based on how they respond to expectations, and knowing yours can transform your relationships, work and wellbeing. Backed by extensive research and used by managers, teachers, doctors and parents worldwide, this accessible paperback offers a simple but powerful tool for lasting personal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Four Tendencies, New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin reveals a deceptively simple question that unlocks profound self-knowledge: \"How do I respond to expectations?\" Drawing on years of research first explored in her bestseller Better Than Before, Rubin discovered that everyone falls into one of Four Tendencies depending on their answer: Upholders, who readily meet both outer and inner expectations; Questioners, who meet inner expectations but question outer ones; Obligers, who meet outer expectations but struggle with inner ones, often needing accountability; and Rebels, who resist all expectations, wanting freedom to do things their own way. This framework shapes every aspect of behaviour, from decisions and deadlines to stress and motivation. More than 800,000 people have taken Rubin's online quiz, and the framework is now widely used by managers, doctors, teachers, spouses and parents to help people make significant, lasting change. Written in Rubin's warm, witty and research-rich style, the book combines psychological insight with practical strategies, making it an essential read for anyone wanting to understand themselves and others better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals which of the Four Tendencies you belong to and what it means\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by extensive research and real-world case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies for building better habits and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for managers, teachers, parents and couples alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the bestselling author of The Happiness Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback, perfect for gifting or self-improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential writers on happiness and human nature. Born Gretchen Anne Craft in Kansas City, Missouri, she studied at Yale University, where she was editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal and won the Edgar M. Cullen Prize. She is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including The Happiness Project and Better Than Before, with her books selling millions of copies worldwide in more than thirty languages. She also hosts a top-ranking podcast on happiness and good habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInsightful, practical and genuinely life-changing, The Four Tendencies gives you the tools to understand yourself and others in a completely new way - perfect for anyone seeking happier habits, better relationships and real personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed for this edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gretchen Rubin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54894286831998,"sku":"SNG2234","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/the-four-tendencies-gretchen-rubin-paperback-front-cover.jpg?v=1784352814","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-four-tendencies-gretchen-rubin-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}