About the Author

Brad Stulberg is an internationally known expert on human performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the bestselling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Wired, Forbes, and more, and he is a contributing editor to Outside Magazine. In his coaching practice, Brad works with executives and entrepreneurs on their performance and well-being, and he regularly speaks to large organizations on these topics as well.  

Reviews

Praise for The Practice of Groundedness:

“This book gets to the heart of the matter.”
--Ryan Holiday, New York Times bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key and Ego Is the Enemy
 
"If you ever feel like your own life and the wider world are swirling out of control, you need this book.”
--Daniel H. Pink, author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human
 
“Ambitious, far-reaching, and impactful. Stulberg is the writer I turn to for examinations of success in all of its personal and professional complexities.”
--David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene
 
“This book taps into something that so many of us feel but can’t articulate.”
--Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
 
“A thoughtful, actionable book for pursuing more excellence with less angst."
--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
 
“A valuable guide on going from heroic individualism to a more sustainable, long-term vision of success."
--Scott Galloway, New York Times bestselling author of The Four and Post Corona
 
“A crucial alternative for those of us exhausted by soulless exhortations to crush it, and looking for a deeper approach to building a successful life.”
--Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work
 
“Exactly what we need at this moment. Stulberg is a master at translating research into strategies to live by.”
--Kelly McGonigal, bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Joy of Movement
 
“Happiness requires a life rooted in values and strengths. But this doesn’t happen by itself. Stulberg offers six concrete steps that we can follow that will guide our path.”
--Arthur C. Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of The Conservative Heart and Love Your Enemies
 
" A series of down-to-earth prescriptions that teach you to stop fixating on productivity at the expense of well-being. Highly recommend."
--Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink
 
"A wise and beautifully written book. In masterful fashion, Stulberg shows how the bold humility of groundedness is relevant to all aspects of your life. Read it and you'll see."
--Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and author of A Liberated Mind
 
" An engaging read with pragmatic tips that can be put into practice right now. This book couldn’t come at a better time."
--Judson Brewer, MD, Ph.D, bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety and The Craving Mind