Better at Life

Negotiating Finite Time and Infinite Choices

IMAGINE IF YOU HAD THE TIME TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING YOU WANTED.

The idea of striking the perfect balance between work and leisure is antiquated. However, trying to integrate your commitments blurs the lines between “work” and “life,” which leads to burnout, anxiety, and missed opportunities. 

The way to make time for the things you have to do—and finding time for the things you want to do—is not actually balance. It is not integration. It is negotiation. In Better at Life, Dr. Chris Mullen offers game-changing negotiation skills for habitually busy people working in today’s fast-moving world. 

Discover the fundamentals of identifying your interests, priorities, and desired lifestyle. Learn how to establish strong boundaries and chart a clear direction to achieve your ultimate goals, no matter your season of life. Better at Life gives you everything you need to know to improve your satisfaction with work, life, and how you spend the time you have.

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ISBN: 979-8-89138-180-3
SKU: 18-1280-01
Categories:Amplify Publishing, Business and Finance, Self-Esteem and Personal Success

“Many professionals spend years operating in reactive patterns without realizing it. Better at Life helps leaders recognize those patterns, reset their priorities, and build a more intentional and fulfilling approach to work and life. This is a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone seeking clarity, meaning, and sustainable success.”

—RYAN ESTIS, author and keynote speaker

“The joy of Better at Life is that there is never a set end point—the journey and the process of unfolding and improving are a constant that we don’t have to conquer. Indeed, Chris Mullen asks us to dig deeper, far beyond summiting superficial milestones, in order to make the most out of the time we have. Using the lens of negotiation to bring clarity to abstraction, Mullen seeks the best in us, for all of us.”

—JULIE LANCASTER, author of Beyond Words: How Our Stories and Strategies Inspire Leadership Action

“The journey of life ultimately comes down to defining where you are, where you want to get to, and how you’re going to get there. Dr. Chris Mullen provides us with a fantastic tool kit for navigating the journey, and he also helps us make sure that it’s not just about the work that goes into it; it’s also about enjoying every step of the ride.”

—MATT ROSS, founder of One River School and author of Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond

“Most people aren’t struggling at work because they lack ambition. They’re overwhelmed by expectations and unsure what actually matters anymore. Better at Life helps leaders step back, make clearer decisions, and build a more sustainable way to work and live. Chris offers a practical path forward for people who want success without losing themselves in the process.”

—LAURIE RUETTIMANN, author and HR consultant

Chris Mullen, PhD

Leadership strategist, speaker, and author focused on decision-making, sustainable performance, and modern work

Dr. Chris Mullen believes success should not cost you your life. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, performance, employee experience, and work-life satisfaction, helping leaders and organizations rethink what it means to thrive in modern work. As a speaker and consultant, he challenges the idea that high performance must come with burnout, disconnection, or a culture people want to escape. 

Chris brings academic depth and practical insight to the conversation, with a PhD from the University of Northern Colorado focused on the impact of mobile technology on work-life balance, and a master’s degree in human resources from West Chester University. His work has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Harvard Business Review. His mission is simple: to help people be better at work and better at life—without having to choose between the two. 

Through his work, Chris focuses on helping people navigate the tension between ambition and well-being, so success does not come at the expense of their life outside of work. His approach is grounded in practical ideas that can be applied immediately. He lives in Colorado with his family. 

If this book resonated with you, Chris shares weekly ideas on leadership, work, and life through his Better at Life newsletter. You can join at chrismullen.org/weekly.