// Book comparison
The Body Keeps the Score vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Body Keeps the Score | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 464 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~11.6 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2014 | 2021 |
| Author | Bessel van der Kolk | Adam Grant |
| Category | Keberkesanan Peribadi | Kepimpinan |
| Publisher | Viking | Viking |
Choose The Body Keeps the Score if…
- → You're interested in keberkesanan peribadi.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in kepimpinan.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Sedar akan Asas Fisiologi Perilaku, mengenali bahawa reaksi pasukan anda terhadap tekanan sering didorong oleh pola biologi yang mendalam, bukan sekadar logik profesional.
- ✓ Utamakan Keselamatan Psikologi dan Somatik dalam organisasi anda, kerana otak manusia tidak dapat berfikir strategik tahap tinggi apabila tubuh berada dalam keadaan ancaman yang dirasakan.
- ✓ Laksanakan Teknik Pengawalan Diri sebagai kemahiran utama kepimpinan, menggunakan kesedaran dan kepekaan badan untuk mengekalkan kehadiran eksekutif dan kejelasan semasa krisis organisasi yang kritikal.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adakan Sikap Ilmuwan dengan menganggap strategi perniagaan sebagai hipotesis yang perlu diuji secara berterusan terhadap maklumat pasaran dan maklum balas baharu.
- ✓ Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Yakin, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan anda untuk kekal terbuka kepada idea yang lebih baik dan wawasan strategik yang lebih tepat dari pasukan anda.
- ✓ Foster budaya Berfikir Semula dalam pasukan anda dengan memberi ganjaran kepada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan menggalakkan pertanyaan secara berkala terhadap amalan terbaik organisasi yang sedia ada.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Body Keeps the Score. If you specifically need kepimpinan, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Body Keeps the Score or Think Again better? +
The Body Keeps the Score has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Body Keeps the Score focuses on keberkesanan peribadi, while Think Again focuses on kepimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Body Keeps the Score or Think Again? +
Think Again is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).
Should I read The Body Keeps the Score or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Body Keeps the Score. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.