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A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning
272 pages, Hardcover
Published November 25, 2025
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Jon Rosemberg
5 books4 followersJon Rosemberg empowers leaders and organizations to shift from survival mode into thriving. With 20+ years of expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, organizational transformation, and workplace culture, Jon combines real-world business insight with cutting-edge psychology research to help people reclaim their agency, build resilience, and find meaning.
Jon has successfully led high-impact initiatives at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt. He holds an MBA from Cornell University, a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and advanced certifications in leadership, coaching, and complex negotiations.
As CEO of Strongpoint Group and co-founder of Anther, Jon guides accomplished individuals through powerful personal transformation with clarity and confidence. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Jon’s journey to thriving has taken him from New York and Montreal to Toronto, where he lives with his wife Adriana and their two sons.
Learn more at jonrosemberg.com
Jon has successfully led high-impact initiatives at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt. He holds an MBA from Cornell University, a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and advanced certifications in leadership, coaching, and complex negotiations.
As CEO of Strongpoint Group and co-founder of Anther, Jon guides accomplished individuals through powerful personal transformation with clarity and confidence. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Jon’s journey to thriving has taken him from New York and Montreal to Toronto, where he lives with his wife Adriana and their two sons.
Learn more at jonrosemberg.com
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December 15, 2025
A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning by Jon Rosemberg is a grounded and empowering exploration of what it truly takes to change one’s life in a sustainable way. Rather than relying on motivational hype, this book stands out for its thoughtful integration of science, self awareness, and practical application.
Rosemberg excels at translating complex psychological and behavioral research into ideas that feel accessible and immediately usable. The book does not frame readers as broken or lacking, but instead emphasizes agency, choice, and the capacity for conscious change. This approach makes the guidance feel respectful and deeply encouraging rather than prescriptive.
One of the strongest aspects of this work is its focus on pattern recognition. By helping readers understand why old habits persist, Rosemberg removes much of the shame that often surrounds personal growth. The emphasis on reclaiming agency is especially powerful, reminding readers that change is not about willpower alone, but about understanding systems, environments, and internal narratives.
The book also shines in its exploration of meaning. Rather than treating fulfillment as a vague concept, Rosemberg ties meaning to values, intentional action, and long term alignment. This gives the book a sense of depth that extends beyond productivity or habit change, positioning it as a guide for living with clarity and purpose.
A Guide to Thriving will strongly resonate with readers interested in personal development grounded in evidence, reflection, and compassion. It is a thoughtful, steady companion for anyone ready to step out of old cycles and move toward a more intentional and meaningful life.
Rosemberg excels at translating complex psychological and behavioral research into ideas that feel accessible and immediately usable. The book does not frame readers as broken or lacking, but instead emphasizes agency, choice, and the capacity for conscious change. This approach makes the guidance feel respectful and deeply encouraging rather than prescriptive.
One of the strongest aspects of this work is its focus on pattern recognition. By helping readers understand why old habits persist, Rosemberg removes much of the shame that often surrounds personal growth. The emphasis on reclaiming agency is especially powerful, reminding readers that change is not about willpower alone, but about understanding systems, environments, and internal narratives.
The book also shines in its exploration of meaning. Rather than treating fulfillment as a vague concept, Rosemberg ties meaning to values, intentional action, and long term alignment. This gives the book a sense of depth that extends beyond productivity or habit change, positioning it as a guide for living with clarity and purpose.
A Guide to Thriving will strongly resonate with readers interested in personal development grounded in evidence, reflection, and compassion. It is a thoughtful, steady companion for anyone ready to step out of old cycles and move toward a more intentional and meaningful life.
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December 6, 2025I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Jon Rosemberg on my podcast, and our conversation about his new book, A Guide to Thriving, left a lasting impression.
I was keen to read the full text to understand the deeper science behind the concepts we discussed, and it delivered on every front.
Rosemberg identifies a state many of us recognise but struggle to name: 'survival mode'. He explains how we often get stuck in a cycle of reactivity, merely enduring our days rather than engaging with them. What makes this book stand out is that it doesn't just diagnose the problem; it offers a concrete solution.
I particularly valued his 'AIR' method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing). It provides a practical toolkit for reclaiming agency and shifting from a defensive mindset to one of intentional growth.
For any leader or professional who feels they are constantly fighting fires, this book offers a clear, science-backed path to a more meaningful way of working.
I was keen to read the full text to understand the deeper science behind the concepts we discussed, and it delivered on every front.
Rosemberg identifies a state many of us recognise but struggle to name: 'survival mode'. He explains how we often get stuck in a cycle of reactivity, merely enduring our days rather than engaging with them. What makes this book stand out is that it doesn't just diagnose the problem; it offers a concrete solution.
I particularly valued his 'AIR' method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing). It provides a practical toolkit for reclaiming agency and shifting from a defensive mindset to one of intentional growth.
For any leader or professional who feels they are constantly fighting fires, this book offers a clear, science-backed path to a more meaningful way of working.
November 26, 2025
In A Guide for Thriving, Jon Rosemberg shares habits of thought and behaviors that lead from merely surviving to thriving. The book is both wise and humble. He does not claim to know what will work in the reader’s life, but he has experienced, coached, and witnessed many transformations from just getting by to living with zest and joy. With questions, exercises, and stories, the book invites you to find your own particular path to thriving. I plan to come back to it periodically to review where I am right now and choose next best steps.
December 18, 2025
Jon Rosemberg’s A Guide to Thriving offers a grounded, humane take on what it really means to live and work well.
Rather than relying on slogans or quick fixes, the book provides clear, practical insights that feel realistic and sustainable. Jon brings clarity to the idea of thriving - emphasizing awareness, resilience, and meaning in everyday life . And he does so with a tone that is thoughtful, generous, and refreshingly honest.
This is the kind of book you’ll return to, not just for inspiration, but for guidance you can actually use. Highly recommended.
Rather than relying on slogans or quick fixes, the book provides clear, practical insights that feel realistic and sustainable. Jon brings clarity to the idea of thriving - emphasizing awareness, resilience, and meaning in everyday life . And he does so with a tone that is thoughtful, generous, and refreshingly honest.
This is the kind of book you’ll return to, not just for inspiration, but for guidance you can actually use. Highly recommended.
December 18, 2025
This is one of my favorite reads of the year!! So happy I picked this book up. It was a truly uplifting and heartfelt read. It felt like sitting down with a wise, caring friend who really gets it. Jon’s insights are practical, grounded, and full of real-life experience, yet never pushy or overwhelming. I came away feeling inspired, lighter, and more intentional about life. It’s the kind of book you want to return to again and again — I loved every page!
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