Solo

Dr. Peter McGraw is a bachelor, behavioral economist, and business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast Solo—The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life, writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon.A global expert on the scientific study of humor, he founded Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL). In 2014, he coauthored The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny. In 2020, he authored Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy Can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career.

Brilliant and provocative, Solo transcends the loneliness narrative surrounding single life. It's not just about being okay with being alone; it's about the incredible freedom and endless opportunities that come with it. McGraw combines science and wisdom to unlock the secrets that Solos have always known: life is richer when you're the hero of your own story. —Kristin Newman, author of What I was Doing While You Were Breeding With the country's focus on finding a soulmate, Peter allows unmarrieds to embrace living an authentic life of personal growth without being in a traditional relationship. The book (and the movement) is a refreshing look at how one can thrive being solo and explore ways to redefine and repurpose the old paradigm of sex, dating and relationships. —Paul Farahvar, host of Singles Only Podcast Solo is a beautifully written book. Drawing from personal to academic sources, McGraw provides a much needed and timely roadmap for those that are single, those that know someone who is single, those recently returning to singlehood, those who want to be single, and even those who are no longer single. —Kris Marsh, author of The Love Jones CohortAs a listener and fan of McGraw's Solo podcast, I was excited to hear that a book was finally in the works. And I expected nothing less than what was delivered in this funny, unique, insightful and important book. For too long, Solos have been sitting quietly on the sidelines whilst their coupled counterparts have taken up the field. No more. McGraw makes it abundantly clear that there is fun, freedom and fulfilment to be had in taking the non-traditional path in life. Whether you're a Just May, a No Way or a New Way, make no mistake that doing it Your Way can lead to a life full of joy and meaning.—Lucy Meggeson, host of Spinsterhood Reimagine PodcastIn addition to being refreshingly optimistic about single life - making me feel seen and validating my choices - the advice in Solo for leading a remarkable life beautifully echoes what I shared in my book around healing from a serious illness. Nurturing friendships, the role that pets can play, fostering financial health and leading a purpose-filled life are key to both. Additionally, we both highlighted the ways in which single people are the ones with the bandwidth to dedicate toward making the world a better place through significant acts of service and/or creating new organizations and movements. This book is a must-read for every solo on the planet! —Tracy Maxwell, author of Being Single, With Cancer: A Solo Survivor's Guide to Life, Love, Health and HappinessThis book would make a lousy wedding gift. But if you want to be single and happy, you're looking in the right place. Behavioral economist Peter McGraw draws on scientific research, personal narrative, and the stories of remarkable Solos to show how single people lead rich and fulfilling lives. —William von Hippel, award-winning author of The Social Leap