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The Happiness Advantage

The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

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The Happiness Advantage

Written by: Shawn Achor
Narrated by: Shawn Achor
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Most people want to be successful in life. And of course, everyone wants to be happy. When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most people assume the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you'll be happy. The only problem is that a decade of cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. Success does not beget happiness.

Based on the largest study ever conducted on happiness and human potential (a survey conducted by the author of more than 1,600 students), Harvard lecturer Shawn Achor shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. He reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around. Why? Because when we are happier and more positive we are more engaged, creative, resilient to stress, and productive. The Happiness Advantage will appeal to anyone who wants practical advice on how to become happier and also more successful.

©2011 Shawn Achor (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success

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'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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Absolutely useful concepts from habit building to happiness feeling .. the book is practical guide for how to outperform at work and life

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The voice is mesmerising and also the content. Must listen and follow the principles meticulously

Good principles to adopt

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A brilliant work on happiness. The 7 principles presented in the book are eye openers starting with the first one "Happiness drives success" not the other way around.

A sound scientifically backed Paradigm

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This is one of the best examples of great content and excellent delivery. Simple and straight forward with very relatable examples

Well delivered

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nothing I enjoyed about this book; it was a waste of time. returned immediately after 2 chapters

below average

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