Fanatic

Fanatic explores the concept of fanaticism, the psychological drivers of fanatics, and the commonalities across their experiences. Capturing the stories of those who consider fanaticism as core to their self-concept and interviewing experts in clinical and sport psychology, Joe Ungemah identifies core motivations across the social, physical, cognitive, and emotive domains. Exploring these, Ungemah demystifies the concept of fanaticism and recognizes its benefits. He argues that we all have the potential to become fanatics, and that fanaticism should be embraced for the sense of purpose and identity that it can foster and the opportunity for connection it can provide.

Joe Ungemah is a registered psychologist, Principal at Ernst & Young LLP, and the author of Punching the Clock: Adapting to the New Future of Work and Misplaced Talent: A Guide to Better People Decisions. He seeks to make connections between the psychology underlying human behavior and the social world we live in, translating scientific theory into simple and straightforward insight that can be applied to relationships, workplaces, and beyond.

- Introduction: What is a Fanatic?
- Chapter 1: Galactic Connections
- Chapter 2: Lemons to Lemonade
- Chapter 3: Ultra Physical
- Chapter 4: Virtual Escapism
- Chapter 5: One Person's Trash
- Chapter 6: Compulsive Perfection
- Chapter 7: Cheap Thrills
- Chapter 8: Happiness on Sale
- Action: Revel in Fanaticism
- References