Book 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.
Shawn Achor is a lecturer at Harvard University, where he has studied
with pioneers in the field of positive psychology. He is the co-designer
of Harvard's 'Happiness' course, one of the most popular in Harvard
history. He is also the founder and CEO of Aspirant, a research and
consulting firm that uses positive psychology to enhance individual
achievement and cultivate a more productive workplace. Its clients
include American Express, KPMG, Microsoft, and UBS. He gives more than
150 lectures a year on the science of happiness and human potential,
which have been covered in the
New York Times
, the
Boston Globe
, the
Wall Street Journal
, CNN, and NPR.
