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Eric Barker (1912-1990) was an English comedy actor and writer, best known for his roles in the Carry On films. He also appeared in radio, television and novels, and was married to actress Pearl Hackney.
May 16, 2017 · Eric Barker is the author of a bestselling book that challenges conventional wisdom on success and achievement. The book draws on science, anecdotes, and examples to explore topics such as valedictorians, confidence, grit, and work-life balance.
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May 16, 2017 · You’ll learn: • Why valedictorians rarely become millionaires, and how your biggest weakness might actually be your greatest strength. • Whether nice guys finish last and why the best lessons about cooperation come from gang members, pirates, and serial killers.
Last week, Eric’s book Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong hit #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller list and peaked at number #40 on Amazon. We set up this interview get some of his insights into Stoic philosophy, strategies used by both NAVY Seals and disaster ...