The End of Average

Name: The End of Average
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141980034
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How to Succeed in a World That Values Sameness

By Todd Rose

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In The End of Average, Todd Rose challenges the concept of "average" as a standard for measuring human abilities and achievements. He explores how the notion of average unfairly categorises and limits potential, advocating for a more personalised approach to understanding human diversity. Through compelling research and stories, Rose illustrates how embracing individuality can lead to personal and professional success.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about breaking free from conventional norms and embracing individuality. It challenges the concept of the "average person" and argues that understanding personal uniqueness can lead to greater success and fulfilment. Perfect for those interested in innovative approaches to personal development and unlocking potential beyond standard measurements.

The End of Average

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Fascinating, engaging, and practical . . . dispels the myth that our success can be divined by a simple number or average, whether a grade, a score in a standardized test, or a ranking at work' - Amy Cuddy, author of Presence

Why don't Meyers-Briggs personality tests really work? Why are HR tests for new employees often meaningless? Is there another way of ranking students' performance?

We all behave, learn, and develop in different ways, but these unique patterns of human behaviour get lost in massive systems that play to average performance and average abilities. From academic grading methods to job applicant profiling and even medical treatments, these systems ignore our differences and ultimately fail at measuring and maximizing our potential.

The End of Average draws on the very latest findings in the fields of psychology and sociology to show how, when we focus on individual findings rather than group averages, we are empowered to rethink the world and our place in it.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The End of Average by Todd Rose has received praise for transforming perceptions of identity and significance. Seth Godin highlights its impact on understanding personal uniqueness. Daniel H. Pink describes it as both enlightening and engaging. Jonathon Keats from New Statesman calls it a strong argument against conventional beliefs about averageness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141980034

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 256

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2025 Best Sellers Career Development Education & Reference Featured Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development Todd Rose

About the Author

Todd Rose is the co-founder and president of the Center for Individual Opportunity, an organization dedicated to providing leadership around the emerging science of the individual, and is a faculty member at the Harvard School of Education where he teaches educational neuroscience.