Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough)

by Tasha Eurich

Overview

Learn how to turn stress into strength in this “impactful guide to navigating life’s upheavals” (Susan Cain).

Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?

We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we’re experiencing today.

What if, instead of merely “bouncing back” from stressors and setbacks, we could harness them for forward growth?

Whether you’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Dr. Eurich will overturn your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity, offering a scientifically supported system to help you feel better, do better, and live better than before. You’ll discover how to:

• Reclaim your best self when stress turns you into someone you barely recognize
• Uncover the unmet needs that keep you stuck in self-limiting patterns
• Turn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence
• Find peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds
• And much more

When we embark on this journey, we learn that the things that break us can also uniquely remake us. That is what it means to become shatterproof.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316566551
Publisher:	Little, Brown and Company
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author. Recognized as the world’s leading self-awareness coach (Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards) and communication expert (Global Gurus), she’s spent over two decades helping people supercharge their self-awareness, sanity, and success. She’s worked directly with over 40,000 leaders—and spoken live to hundreds of thousands more—on every continent but Antarctica. Her 2017 TEDx talk has been viewed more than 10 million times.
 
With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha has been named one of the world’s most influential coaches by Thinkers50 and Coaching.com. The principal of Eurich Group is trusted by some of the world’s most powerful leaders—from Fortune 500 CEOs and founders to the occasional NBA coach—with clients like Google, Walmart, Salesforce, Johnson & Johnson, and the White House Leadership Development Program.
 
Her first book, Bankable Leadership, was hailed by Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran as “a refreshing approach that can change both lives and businesses.” Her second, Insight, was named the #1 career book by The Muse, sits on Brené Brown’s bookshelf, and is one of the three books famed Wharton professor Adam Grant recommends most often. She has appeared in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNN, NBC, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals.

Editorial Reviews

A quietly impactful guide to navigating life’s upheavals with clarity and purpose—empowering us to stand strong, as our true selves, in a noisy, high-pressure world."—Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet

“Brave storytelling, insightful science, and wise guidance.”—Brené Brown

“Smart, practical and timely…a must read for anyone wanting to not just to endure burnout but to beat it. Tasha Erich uses her signature blend of research and insight to make positive change seem possible. Shatterproof is a modern approach to the perennial challenges experienced by every high achiever.”—Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of the Happiness Advantage

“Insightful, practical, and deeply personal, Shatterproof is a master class in transforming pain into power. Through compelling science and actionable tools, Tasha Eurich guides us to find confidence in the chaos of life."—Amy Cuddy, New York Times bestselling author of Presence

“With challenges coming at us faster than ever, Shatterproof is a life-changing framework for mastering self-leadership. Building upon the latest research in the field and her years of professional experience, Dr. Eurich will equip you with the tools to break old habits, build new strengths, lean boldly into the unknown, and become even more effective in taking charge of your life and becoming the person you want to be."—Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author and the world’s #1 Leadership Thinker and Executive Coach.

“Leading, working, heck, just living these days is relentless. The old tactics of resilience aren't enough (and probably never were). This brilliant book will teach you how to become shatterproof.”—Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit

“Shatterproof is a game changer for becoming your best self. This bold and brilliant book will help you rise to the occasion and come back stronger, whatever life throws your way."—Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach of the Miami Heat

“With practical insights and proven strategies, Shatterproof is a revolutionary blueprint for living, leading, and thriving through uncertainty. Tasha Eurich shows you how to work together to turn constant change into your competitive edge.”—Alan Mulally, former CEO, the Ford Motor Company

“For anyone looking to build a better life in disruptive times, relying on resilience alone is like using hand tools to construct skyscrapers. This book provides the power tools. In this insightful and timely work, Tasha Eurich brilliantly combines her extensive expertise with powerful personal experience, offering transformative ideas to help you build lasting strength.”—Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers

“In this increasingly chaotic world, we need all the tools we can get. Tasha Eurich has written a much needed guide to help you navigate these times, not only becoming more resilient but also realizing your full potential."—Scott Barry Kaufman, bestselling author of Rise Above

“With rock solid research and a deeply personal story Tasha Eurich has produced a way forward full of practical tools and more than anything HOPE for a better tomorrow. I know this book will help you become shatterproof!”—Chester Elton, bestselling author of The Carrot Principle

“Shatterproof powerfully rewrites the playbook on how to navigate the many challenges of modern life. No more gritting your teeth and hoping for the best. Tasha Eurich lays out a ground-breaking, science-backed roadmap for anyone tired of feeling exhausted and simply getting by, revealing how to take control and create a more balanced life."—Caroline Webb, author of How to Have a Good Day

“Boldly overturns the notion that stoic endurance is the ultimate virtue, offering practical tools to build resilience, navigate uncertainty, and lead with strength and humanity."—Hubert Joly, Former Best Buy CEO, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, bestselling author of The Heart of Business

"This isn’t just a book—it’s a powerful manifesto for anyone ready to turn life’s tough moments into a launchpad for meaningful change. Tasha Eurich bares her soul, showing that cracking under stress is not a weakness—it’s where the light breaks through. Written with insight and wisdom, Shatterproof will illuminate your path to authenticity and alignment."—Hortense le Gentil, Executive Leadership Coach, Speaker, and author of The Unlocked Leader.

“With wisdom, heart and humor, Eurich offers an inspiring new take on personal growth that involves learning to use pain as a source of power.”—Deborah Gruenfeld, Joseph McDonald Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Acting with Power

“Reframes resilience for a world overwhelmed by chaos and uncertainty. Like me, Eurich believes resilience is not the ultimate goal but a stepping stone toward proactive transformation. For anyone feeling stretched thin by the demands of modern life, Shatterproof offers clarity, compassion, and a path to better living."—Dr Lucy Hone, author of Resilient Grieving

“When juggling career, family responsibilities, and the pressures of modern life leave us stretched thin, Shatterproof offers a lifeline. Through relatable stories and practical strategies, Tasha Eurich empowers us to navigate life’s complexities with self-awareness, intention, and self-compassion."—Stephanie Szostak, actor and author of Selfish

“Tasha Eurich doesn’t just redefine resilience—she expands it, showing us that thriving in chaos more about stepping forward than just bouncing back. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, she weaves a powerful and personal narrative that challenges us to break free from the ceilings we didn’t even realize were holding us down. This book is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt the ground shift beneath them and wondered if they could still rise.”—Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

"For anyone feeling life's pressures, Shatterproof is the release we've been waiting for. Tasha Eurich has gifted us with a step-by-step guide for pivoting our challenges into breakthroughs that will leave us feeling stronger and lighter."—Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball

“Thoughtful and compelling, Shatterproof dispels popular myths about resilience and offers a deceptively simple new path forward. The book’s evocative, painful stories of people facing profound physical and emotional challenges in an increasingly demanding world – including the author’s own devastating struggles with physical and emotional setbacks – will show many readers that they are not alone. Fortunately, Eurich offers both hope and practical guidance – teaching readers how to move from defensive resilience to proactive strength in actionable, powerful ways; and cultivate the self-awareness needed to foster psychological safety and fail well.”—Amy C Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; Author, Right kind of wrong: The science of failing well (Atria 2023)

In Shatterproof, Tasha Eurich reframes resilience for a world overwhelmed by chaos and uncertainty. Challenging the myth of endless endurance, Eurich introduces the concept of the “resilience ceiling” - the point where traditional coping strategies fail - and exposes the perils of “grit gaslighting,” shaming individuals for failing to persevere at all costs and beyond their capacity. Like me, Eurich believes resilience is not the ultimate goal but a stepping stone toward proactive transformation. For anyone feeling stretched thin by the demands of modern life, Shatterproof offers clarity, compassion, and a path to better living.—Dr Lucy Hone, author of Resilient Grieving, and top 20 TED talk of 2020, 3 Secrets of Resilient People.

“Both timely and profound...a valuable resource for anyone seeking to move beyond mere resilience and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.”—Tara Well, Psychology Today

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