The Happiness Advantage The Happiness Advantage

The Happiness Advantage

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

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Publisher Description

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.

GENRE
Body, Mind & Spirit
RELEASED
2011
30 September
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
256
Pages
PUBLISHER
Ebury Publishing
SELLER
The Random House Group Limited
SIZE
752.8
KB

Customer Reviews

Alyssa-Melissa ,

Read multiple times!

Easy to read and get into.
Have read 3 times and each time I take out something different. It has a great combination of practical application tips, examples of scientific research and anecdotal stories. Thanks!

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