// 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 | Personal Effectiveness | Leadership |
| Publisher | Viking | Viking |
Choose The Body Keeps the Score if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Kilalanin ang Physiological Basis of Behavior, na nagpapakita na ang mga reaksyon ng iyong koponan sa stress ay madalas na resulta ng malalim na nakabaong mga biological na pattern sa halip na puro propesyonal na lohika.
- ✓ Bigyang-diin ang Psychological and Somatic Safety sa inyong organisasyon, dahil hindi makakagawa ang utak ng tao ng mataas na antas ng estratehikong pag-iisip kapag ang katawan ay nasa estado ng perceived threat.
- ✓ Isakatuparan ang Self-Regulation Techniques bilang isang pangunahing kasanayan sa pamumuno, gamit ang mindfulness at body-awareness upang mapanatili ang iyong executive presence at kalinawan sa panahon ng mahahalagang organisasyonal na krisis.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Isabuhay ang Scientist Mindset sa pamamagitan ng pagtrato sa iyong mga estratehiya bilang mga hypothesis na kailangang patunayan at subukan laban sa bagong datos at feedback mula sa merkado.
- ✓ Paunlarin ang Kumpiyansang Pagpapakumbaba, na kinikilala ang limitasyon ng iyong kaalaman upang manatiling bukas sa mas magagandang ideya at mas tumpak na stratehikong pananaw mula sa iyong koponan.
- ✓ Magpatibay ng isang Kultura ng Rethinking sa loob ng iyong team sa pamamagitan ng gantimpalaan ang 'kagitingan na magkamali' at hikayatin ang regular na pagtatanong sa mga nakagawian ng organisasyon.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Body Keeps the Score. If you specifically need leadership, 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 personal effectiveness, while Think Again focuses on leadership. 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.