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The Power of Beliefs: From the Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage
MASTER THE BELIEFS THAT DRIVE SUCCESS.
Each of us has a lens through which we see the world, one that has been crafted by every experience we’ve ever had and is made up of our conscious and unconscious beliefs. But even though this lens has remarkable predictive power on our outcomes in work and life, we are often unaware of how much it shapes our choices—and how much power we have to change it, and our lives, for the better.
In The Power of Beliefs Shawn Achor draws from his groundbreaking work in fifty countries over twenty years to introduce a critical set of tools, the seven Core Power
1. My Behavior Matters
2. I Matter
3. I Am Not Alone
4. This Work is Meaningful
5. I Have Things To Be Grateful for in the Present
6. I Have Something to Give
7. There Is Something Greater Than Me
The extent to which we embrace these beliefs is the strongest indicator of positive outcomes across all aspects of our lives. Using fascinating examples from his own research and the cutting-edge work of others, Achor shows just how powerful our beliefs can be. He shows us how to undertake the often challenging work of changing our beliefs to transform our lens, opening up a world of possibilities previously unseen. And the benefits don’t stop Once we know that change is possible, the next step is helping to strengthen the beliefs and trajectories of our family, friends, coworkers, and the world around us.
Each of us has a lens through which we see the world, one that has been crafted by every experience we’ve ever had and is made up of our conscious and unconscious beliefs. But even though this lens has remarkable predictive power on our outcomes in work and life, we are often unaware of how much it shapes our choices—and how much power we have to change it, and our lives, for the better.
In The Power of Beliefs Shawn Achor draws from his groundbreaking work in fifty countries over twenty years to introduce a critical set of tools, the seven Core Power
1. My Behavior Matters
2. I Matter
3. I Am Not Alone
4. This Work is Meaningful
5. I Have Things To Be Grateful for in the Present
6. I Have Something to Give
7. There Is Something Greater Than Me
The extent to which we embrace these beliefs is the strongest indicator of positive outcomes across all aspects of our lives. Using fascinating examples from his own research and the cutting-edge work of others, Achor shows just how powerful our beliefs can be. He shows us how to undertake the often challenging work of changing our beliefs to transform our lens, opening up a world of possibilities previously unseen. And the benefits don’t stop Once we know that change is possible, the next step is helping to strengthen the beliefs and trajectories of our family, friends, coworkers, and the world around us.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2026
About the author
Shawn Achor
42 books805 followersShawn Achor is an American educator, author, and speaker known for his advocacy of positive psychology. He is best known for his research reversing the formula of success leading to happiness—his research shows that happiness in fact leads to success. Achor spent 12 years studying what makes people happy at Harvard University. He later authored The Happiness Advantage and founded the Institute of Positive Research and GoodThinkInc. His TEDx talk "The Happy Secret to Better Work" is one of the 20-most viewed TED talks.
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June 11, 2026
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*The Power of Beliefs* is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that shows how our mindset shapes every part of our lives. Shawn Achor combines powerful research with practical wisdom, making it easy to understand how changing our beliefs can unlock greater success, happiness, and resilience. The seven Core Power Beliefs are simple yet life-changing, offering tools that readers can apply immediately. If you're looking for a book that motivates you to grow, overcome limitations, and see new possibilities, this is a must-read. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve both their personal and professional life.
*The Power of Beliefs* is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that shows how our mindset shapes every part of our lives. Shawn Achor combines powerful research with practical wisdom, making it easy to understand how changing our beliefs can unlock greater success, happiness, and resilience. The seven Core Power Beliefs are simple yet life-changing, offering tools that readers can apply immediately. If you're looking for a book that motivates you to grow, overcome limitations, and see new possibilities, this is a must-read. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve both their personal and professional life.
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