The Happiness Advantage
How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life
What's it about
Tired of being told that hard work leads to success, which then leads to happiness? What if you've had it all backward? Discover why happiness is actually the fuel for success, not the reward, and learn how to rewire your brain to become more positive and productive. Based on years of research from Harvard and beyond, you'll unlock seven actionable principles to boost your performance, creativity, and energy. From simple mindset shifts to powerful daily habits, this summary teaches you how to leverage the happiness advantage to achieve your goals in both your career and personal life.
Meet the author
Shawn Achor is a leading expert on the connection between happiness and success who spent over a decade at Harvard University teaching and researching positive psychology. His groundbreaking work, including one of the most popular TED talks of all time, stems from his experience helping Harvard students overcome the stress of a high-pressure environment. Achor now travels the world sharing his research-backed strategies that show how a positive mindset is not just a soft skill, but the single greatest competitive advantage.
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