Anchored in science and vivid storytelling, A Guide to Thriving leads you from survival mode to authentic thriving.
"Jon Rosemberg synthesized for you life’s most important lessons in a highly engaging way. The book is not only informative but highly practical at the same time."
"Anchored by psychological science, deepened by thoughtful analysis, and brought to life with vivid examples, this book can help many find their personal route from survival to thriving."
"This guide offers a renewed sense of possibility and the courage to step into a life that feels more whole."
"With relatable examples, insightful tips and thoughtful questions, Jon helps you shift just enough to see—and feel—real change."
"His well-lived and keenly observed experiences have led him, and thus the reader, to discover a path to genuine thriving--defined not as some external acquisition, but as inner peace, groundedness, and freedom.”
"A Guide to Thriving is a humble, heartfelt, and scientifically rigorous gem."
"The book provides both a scientific foundation and map for thriving that gives you plentiful choices you can make to direct your experiences (and your life) toward thriving."
“In a time when many people have given up on the very notion of thriving, this book is an opening to not only a better life but a better world."
"A Guide to Thriving is like a user manual for your humanity—equal parts science, soul, and sanity."
"Read the book to break through old patterns and step into a life of meaning, resilience, and ever-more authenticity. Yes!”
“A Guide to Thriving is a powerful guide for anyone ready to break free from survival mode and live with intention."
"Jon Rosemberg empowers readers to break free of limiting patterns and realize their full potential.”
"Jon writes with the clarity of a teacher, the rigor of a researcher, and the soul of someone who has lived every word on the page."
"With rare vulnerability and grounded wisdom, Jon offers a practical and heartfelt invitation to return to yourself."
"This book is essential reading for anyone committed to personal growth and leadership authenticity."
"His AIR method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing) is a life changer! Read it, live it and thrive!”
"This highly readable book uses a multidisciplinary approach to show how we can cultivate growth and thrive, even in the most difficult times.”
"His book is everything you need: anchored in a map of the elements of thriving, it is personal, readable, compassionate, wise, and filled with practical suggestions."
"A Guide to Thriving took me by surprise [...] a compelling way to conceive of what it means to thrive in today's changing world of work is introduced, tested, and humanized over and over again.”
"Jon shows that there really is a magnet that draws us toward thriving in ways that are within our reach in every moment."
"Consider this your blueprint for thriving, no matter who you are. Jon Rosemberg delivers hard-won wisdom and actionable insights, making each page a catalyst for real change and growth."
I didn’t expect a book to impact me so deeply, but this one exceeded all my expectations.
“Instead of sugarcoating life’s chaos, Jon embraces it. Raw, grounded, and fiercely insightful, this book is for anyone ready to trade burnout for boldness and survival for something a tad more human: thriving.”
“For every successful hoop jumper and ladder climber who doesn't feel as good as they'd hoped, THIS IS THE BOOK!
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“This book is for those who wonder, ‘Is this all there is to life?’”
If you feel trapped by success on paper but empty inside, this guide offers a clear, practical approach to reclaiming your agency, the belief that your choices matter and have impact.
Through the science-backed AIR method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing) and nine elements of personal growth, you'll learn how to find meaning and shift from merely surviving to a life of thriving.
Survival mode is a state of chronic stress, reactivity, and overwhelm, where life feels like constant vigilance and exhaustion. Thriving, on the other hand, means living with intention, openness, and growth.
AIR stands for Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing, a practical three-step method to transform your mindset and behavior. First, you notice your habitual responses (Awareness), then explore their deeper meanings (Inquiry), and finally choose more intentional perspectives (Reframing).
Yes, it directly addresses burnout and chronic stress by guiding you toward a more balanced life. It challenges the belief that relentless productivity defines your worth and offers practical strategies to create meaningful boundaries.
The book is highly practical and includes exercises in every chapter. These guided reflections help you apply insights directly to your own experiences and challenges. Instead of passively reading, you'll actively engage and immediately put thriving principles into practice.
By teaching you to pause and use your agency to consciously choose your responses, this book helps you move from autopilot living to intentional thriving. You’ll become more aware of limiting patterns and learn to make decisions aligned with your deepest values.
Yes, it helps you cultivate emotional awareness and learn practical strategies to manage intense feelings. Rather than suppressing or being overwhelmed by emotions, you'll learn to understand their messages and respond effectively.
The book emphasizes agency, your ability to actively shape your life through intentional choices, even in challenging situations. Each chapter equips you to recognize and reclaim areas where you have control. Over time, practicing these skills strengthens your confidence and transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Yes, the book integrates cutting-edge research from management, leadership, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and other fields into accessible ideas.
The book resonates deeply with anyone who feels burned out, stuck, or disconnected, particularly those seeking greater fulfillment and meaning. If you feel trapped by success on paper but empty inside, this guide offers meaningful pathways toward authentic thriving.
Unlike superficial quick-fix approaches, this book offers depth and compassionate practicality. It blends personal stories, robust science, and the powerful AIR method into a holistic and transformative experience. Instead of one-size-fits-all advice, you receive guidance tailored uniquely to your life.