If you could, would you choose to become less neurotic, more self-disciplined, or less shy? We've been told that we're stuck with the personality we were born with, but here, neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explores the ways that life changes us, but shows how we can deliberately shape our personalities to influence the course of our lives. Sharing stories of individuals who achieved astonishing results, Jarrett offers guidance on how to become more emotionally stable, extraverted, and open-minded.