Staying On The Path vs Switch: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Actualización de sí mismo, Self-actualization, Psychology
Staying On The Path
“All of us are on our own paths, doing exactly what we know how to do at the moment, given the conditions of our lives.”
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The wit and wisdom of Dr. Wayne Dyer is reflected in this extraordinary collection of inspirational quotes and observations. Whether you're already on "the path" or just doing your best to get there, this audio book…
Switch
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Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives? The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Staying On The Path is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for Switch.
- Switch has the widest readership — 55750 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Staying On The Path | Switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (236) | 4.0 (55750) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (121) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (349) |
Reception
| Staying On The Path | Switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 236 | 55750 |
| Editions | 5 | 13 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 116956 |
| Reading it now | — | 6409 |
| Written reviews | — | 3601 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 6677 |
| Pages | 152 | 308 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Staying On The Path or Switch?
Staying On The Path has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Staying On The Path 4.2/5, Switch 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Staying On The Path or Switch?
Staying On The Path is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Staying On The Path (152 pages, ≈ 2 h 49 m); Switch (308 pages, ≈ 5 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Staying On The Path or Switch?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Staying On The Path: Moderate; Switch: Moderate.