Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World’s Greatest Mentalist

Mentalism isn’t about reading others’ minds—it’s about reading people, according to this insightful debut guide to better understanding others and oneself. Drawing on his career as a magician, “mind-reader,” and entertainer, Pearlman shares advice on interpreting others’ tone and body language (70% of communication is nonverbal, so “it’s not a matter of what they say but how they say it or even what they don’t say”), making and maintaining personal connections (take notes after meeting someone and then make a point to follow up on the details of their lives), and ensuring the timing’s right when asking for opportunities. He also focuses on better understanding one’s own mind—silencing one’s inner critic and training the brain to move past rejection, for example, are key to building confidence. Pearlman’s candid about his successes and failures alike (he tried out for America’s Got Talent twice before making it onto the show), and effectively brings mentalism down to earth with plenty of practical and productive tips. Aspiring entrepreneurs will be especially energized. (Oct.)