863 The Happiness Advantage
This book shows us how we may have this happiness thing the wrong way 'round ... we think if we just achieve our next milestone, we’ll be happy. Think again.
The book is a
business book ... it very much takes the angle of how can we be more
successful. Says the author, "Happiness leads to success in nearly
every domain ... including work, health, friendship, sociability, creativity
and energy."
Thus the principles he talks about can be applied to any aspect of life ... I have an essay HAPPINESS in my book en.light.en.ment
From the Book Depository site:
"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 ... Achor 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."