"The Path" is a book written by Michael Puett and published in 2016. The book draws on Chinese philosophy and presents a new approach to self-improvement that challenges traditional Western ideas of the self. Puett argues that many of the problems we face in our lives arise from the way we think about ourselves and our place in the world, and that we can overcome these problems by adopting a different perspective on the self. Drawing on the ideas of Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi, Puett suggests that we can transform ourselves by paying attention to small everyday actions and by cultivating new habits and practices that align with our deepest values. The book offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on personal growth and transformation, and has become a bestseller, attracting readers from all walks of life who are looking for new ways to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.