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The Happiness Advantage
- The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
- Narrated by: Shawn Achor
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Publisher's Summary
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An engaging, deeply researched guide to flourishing in a world of increasing stress and negativity—the inspiration for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time
“Powerful [and] charming . . . A book for just about anyone . . . The philosophies in this book are easily the best wire frames to build a happy and successful life.”—Medium
Happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can.
Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that once we succeed, we’ll be happy; that once we get that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But the science reveals this formula to be backward: Happiness fuels success, not the other way around.
Research shows that happy employees are more productive, more creative, and better problem solvers than their unhappy peers. And positive people are significantly healthier and less stressed and enjoy deeper social interaction than the less positive people around them.
Drawing on original research—including one of the largest studies of happiness ever conducted—and work in boardrooms and classrooms across forty-two countries, Shawn Achor shows us how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to reap the happiness advantage in our lives, our careers, and even our health. His strategies include:
• The Tetris Effect: how to retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility so we can see and seize opportunities all around us
• Social Investment: how to earn the dividends of a strong social support network
• The Ripple Effect: how to spread positive change within our teams, companies, and families
By turns fascinating, hopeful, and timely, The Happiness Advantage reveals how small shifts in our mind-set and habits can produce big gains at work, at home, and elsewhere.
What the critics say
"Shawn Achor is funny, self-deprecating, and devastating to my notions of what his field is all about…. I'm butter to his knife." (The Boston Globe)
"Achor bases his training on a burgeoning body of research on the positive psychology movement, which emphasizes instilling resiliency and positive attitudes." (The Wall Street Journal)
“Achor transports us to his virtual classroom, a journey along which we glean the seven secrets of happiness. The Happiness Advantage reveals the most important discoveries coming out of modern psychology.” (Rom Brafman, bestselling co-author of Sway and Click)
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-02-18
LOVE❤️ this in SO many arenas!!!
Shawn’s Ted Talk I’d hysterical and the perfect Segway to this incredible study with tangible implementatable results! Hugs Shawn!!
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- Mike S.
- 2019-11-12
Fantastic!
Hands down the best business book I've ever listened to. Far exceeded my expectations...I even listened to it a second time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-08-02
Perhaps the most important book
Perhaps the most important book I've ever read in my life. Within top 4 for sure.
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- T
- 2019-10-05
Thanks Shawn !
Hey Shawn, awesome book if you are reading this... Your ability to translate psychology into practical use in the business world and one's personal life is something to be proud of. You are making a difference in peoples' lives and I recommend anyone who believes that they could use a "edge" in anything that relates to relationships, mental health, and empathy for others read your book !!!
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- KendraN
- 2020-09-29
I’ve listened to it three times!
I love this book, it’s a great resource to come back to when you’re struggling in any aspect of your life.
This is a good one to reframe your mindset and pick you up!
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- Chris
- 2019-07-07
Great book!
It’s proof showing that when we focus on what we do want, rather then what we don’t want, we arrive at our goals quicker and have a ripple effect far greater then ourselves.
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- Andrew
- 2021-06-19
Decent book
Similar to other books I read but definitely a nice review.... That being said if I read this first I'm sure it be profound lol
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-04-03
Would recommend to everyone
I would recommend anyone in the leadership position. There is a ton of value in Shawn’s words and studies
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- Bethel
- 2022-09-24
well written but no real hook
The lessons imparted are important but written without a compelling voice that truly motivates you.
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- mada
- 2019-11-06
Amazing book.
This book will definitely help who ever wants to improve their quality of life. If anyone around you thinks that you need to be happy in life than you are right now, this is a must read. For those who are already very happy, this book will arm you to make your loved ones happier.
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