Today we welcome Eric Barker, the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree. His book has sold over half a million copies and has been translated into 19 languages. It was even the subject of a question on “Jeopardy!” Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, the Aspen Ideas Festival, Google, the United States Military Central Command (CENTCOM), and the Olympic Training Center. His newest book is called Plays Well with Others.
In this episode, I talk to Eric Barker about relationships. We tackle the misconceptions on loneliness, marriage, and body language. Eric shares practical tips that we can apply in our own relationships such as how to keep passionate love alive and how to catch liars. We also touch on the topics of communication, vulnerability, community and health.
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Eric Barker is an American author and blogger known for his Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree and his book Plays Well with Others, which draw on scientific research to challenge conventional wisdom about success and relationships. He is a former Hollywood screenwriter and writes the popular blog Barking Up the Wrong Tree.
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