Flourish - by Daniel Coyle (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life--at work and at home--full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code

What is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy?

In Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups and people who demonstrate exceptional connectivity, presence, and dynamism. He draws on research and original reporting--taking us inside an unlikely brotherhood of thirty-three men who were trapped in a Chilean mine, a tiny Michigan deli that blossomed into a $90 million ecosystem of businesses, an inventive Dutch soccer team that revolutionized the sport as we know it, and a disconnected Paris district that remade itself into a tight-knit neighborhood--to reveal the principles and practices that ignite and sustain thriving. He finds that flourishing groups do two things: They make meaning (creating deep connections) and build community (forging a common good).

Through captivating real-world stories, rigorous scientific studies, and firsthand accounts, Coyle reveals what sets some groups apart--and offers you the tools and insights to flourish in your own life.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jenny, and their four children.