Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2025-07-28
Books mentioned on #1 PERSONALITY CHANGE EXPERT: THIS is Exactly How to Stop Being Socially Awkward (It's EASY!)
Jay Shetty discussed Me, But Better by Olga Khazan. Olga Khazan discussed Grit by Angela Duckworth.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Me, But Better
Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change by Olga Khazan is a compelling nonfiction book examining whether adults can deliberately reshape their personality traits and behavioral habits.
Discussed“Olga, I wanted to dive straight in and the first thing I wanted to ask you is if someone listens to this episode, if someone reads your book what are you hoping they can change and shift in their life?”
Where to get it
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Grit
Grit by Angela Duckworth explores the psychological importance of passion, perseverance, and delayed gratification in achieving long-term success.
Discussed“As one example, at one of the people I interviewed was Angela Duckworth, who literally wrote Grit. So, the book about how to stick with your goals.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Me, But Better
“Olga Khazan The author of Me, but Better The science and promise of personality change.”