{"product_id":"ordinary-magic-gregory-m-walton-9780593580899","title":"Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"By one of the great psychologists of our time, a book that shows us how we can answer the universal questions that define our lives: Can I succeed? Do I belong? Am I loved?\"--Carol S. Dweck, PhD, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMindset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover simple psychological shifts that build trust, belonging, and confidence--from the co-director of the Dweck-Walton Lab at Stanford University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe emotional questions we face can define our lives. If you're expecting an interaction to go wrong, that expectation can make it so. That's spiraling down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as esteemed Stanford psychologist Greg Walton shows, when we see these questions more clearly, we can answer them well. Known to social psychologists as \u003ci\u003ewise interventions, \u003c\/i\u003ethese seemingly magical shifts in perspective can help us chart new trajectories for our lives. They help us spiral up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough vivid storytelling and insightful analysis of fascinating research--both his own and others'--Dr. Walton explains the common anatomy of these tools and shows how we can use them to solve problems in a wide variety of situations, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- With our children: \u003c\/b\u003e how a few choice words from parents or teachers can build trust and achievement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- In our relationships: \u003c\/b\u003e witness the power of a seven-minute conversation to engender more intimacy among couples--a year later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- At work: \u003c\/b\u003e how to convey news--good or bad--in ways that motivate employees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- In school: \u003c\/b\u003e a simple practice to help new college students of color build their belonging, leading to better achievement, career success, and life satisfaction years later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- In our policy: \u003c\/b\u003ehow a one-page letter reduced recidivism among kids returning to school from juvenile detention by 40 percentage points; how a postcard campaign cut suicide rates in half. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's easy to think problems are out of our control. But in fact, we have vast opportunities for change. \u003ci\u003eOrdinary Magic \u003c\/i\u003eputs the tools for change at your fingertips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory M. Walton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593580893\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593580899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harmony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Gregory M. Walton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46173169090815,"sku":"9780593580899","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dbec7b39-d0ea-4f44-9f56-daa5635bea24.jpg?v=1727180191","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ordinary-magic-gregory-m-walton-9780593580899","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}