Situations Matter
By Sam Sommers
Read by Joshua Swanson
By Sam Sommers
Read by Joshua Swanson
Category: Self-Improvement & Inspiration | Psychology | Business | Audiobooks
-
Dec 29, 2011 | ISBN 9781101533055
500 Minutes
Buy the Audiobook Download:
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
The Culture Playbook
You Are the Message
The Secret Life of Secrets
Cues
Creating
The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities
New
Negotiation Boot Camp
Betrayal of Innocence
Praise
“[Situations Matter] offers inspiration to outsmart any situation.”
—Psychology Today
"In this wonderful and witty book, Sam Sommers reveals one of the most important factors driving human nature. (Hint: Look around.) He demonstrates time and time again that who you are is shaped by where you are."
—Jonah Lehrer, author of How We Decide
“Perhaps the least understood forces in the universe are the social powers that drive our thoughts and behavior. Sam Sommers is an expert at identifying these influences, and in Situations Matter he takes us on an entertaining and engaging guided tour.”
–Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality
"Understanding and appreciating the power of situations gives you a leg up in life, and Situations Matter is the best place to start investigating this challenge. It is excellent, entertaining reading for anyone interested in classic human questions about morality, conformity, and the real differences between men and women."
—Tyler Cowen, professor of economics, George Mason University, and author of Create Your Own Economy and The Great Stagnation
“It can be easy to overlook how ordinary situations shape behavior. It might seem like Sam Sommers is brilliant for choosing to write a book on this important topic, but he’d probably just explain that circumstance drove him to it. Still, we’re all lucky he did.”
– Leonard Mlodinow, author of The Drunkard’s Walk and co-author of The Grand Design
“I loved Situations Matter. True, I read it while sitting on my comfortable couch, but I bet I would have loved it no matter the situation, even if I read it submerged in ice-cold water. Sam Sommers shows us the surprising extent to which humans are influenced by external factors. It’s a fascinating read, and one that will improve your life in many ways, whether dealing with road rage, choosing a spouse, or trying to handle your boss.”
–A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically and My Life as an Experiment
“This book is a true eye-opener. From the boardroom meeting to the dining room table, from why we love to why we hate, you’ll never look at the ordinary world around you in exactly the same way again.”
–Wray Herbert, author of On Second Thought: Outsmarting Your Mind’s Hard-Wired Habits
21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
Just for joining you’ll get personalized recommendations on your dashboard daily and features only for members.
Find Out More Join Now Sign In