Anna B. David

About

Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, the founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, and a three-time TEDx speaker, who has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Talk, and other programs. She speaks at corporations and events on goal setting and leaving a legacy, is the on-air book critic for KATU Portland, and hosts the podcast Fail Your Way to Success. She’s been sober for over two decades but still acts ridiculous from time to time.

Books by Anna B. David

Recent Posts

How Parenting and Recovery Are Similar

I've been in recovery from addiction for over two decades and a parent for less than two years. But learning the rules of each of those worlds has some surprising commonalities.

Yes, You Can Fail Your Way to Success

A Personal Perspective: Failure can be debilitating. But if we take the right steps, it can prove to be the best thing that could have happened.

Thinking of Your Job as Part of a Legacy Changes Everything

As an employee, you're helping to contribute to a legacy. Remembering that can change your entire perspective on work.

How to Achieve Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals: Don’t Be SMART

Personal Perspective: SMART goals are actually stupid if you want to achieve extraordinary things. Try closing the GAP—writing down your Goals, Actions, and Progress—instead.

Interview: Dealing With a Narcissist in Disguise

Covert narcissists are hiding in plain sight—telling you how much they love you and convincing you that you’re the problem.

ChatGPT Can Help You See Yourself as a Hero

Rather than bemoaning the fact that AI is coming for us, consider combining ChatGPT with a classic storytelling framework in order to gain new perspective on your struggles.

Why We Need Protections for Employees in Recovery

New research about recovery in the workplace provides much-needed information that can help the 14 million workers in recovery—and the people who work with them.

Business and Addiction: What Works for Both

Does achievement have to be cutthroat? There's a connection between success in business and recovery from addiction.

Writing Your Way to Happiness

Have you heard that journaling helps with your mental health but don't know where to start? Focusing on nine specific elements will make a world of difference.

But I Thought the Rules Didn’t Apply to Me?

Even at nearly two decades of sobriety, I'm still not cured. And that's okay.