“An eye-opening book about why certain people, projects, and places make us feel alive. With his signature combination of captivating cases, surprising science, and pristine prose, Dan Coyle reveals how to build a more vibrant life.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
“Daniel Coyle’s superpower is spotting patterns that others miss, and in this book he brings it to one of life’s most profound questions: what does it take to truly flourish? Combining rigorous science with unforgettable storytelling, he traces connections across seemingly unrelated worlds to reveal the blueprint for building lives and communities that are rich with meaning. Flourish is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand—and cultivate—what makes life worth living.”—Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Timesbestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure
“Daniel Coyle is one of my favorite writers, and in Flourish, he redefines what we mean by a meaningful life. Faced with a personal loss and reckoning, he discovers a simple but profound idea: Flourishing isn’t something we find, it’s something we create. Coyle takes us from an Alaskan ballet fueled by community spirit to a Nairobi nonprofit transforming lives, to a New England town that somehow keeps producing Olympians. Drawing on years of research and intimate storytelling, he uncovers what allows individuals and groups to genuinely succeed—not through formulas, but through presence, connection, and purposeful collaboration. With compassion and clarity, Coyle shows that flourishing is a learnable craft. This is a book for anyone who’s ever asked, How can I live—and help others live—a more vital, connected, and purposeful life?”—Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit
