Happiness by Design

By Paul Dolan,

Book cover of Happiness by Design: Change What You Do, Not How You Think

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How can we make it easier to be happy? Using the latest cutting-edge research, Professor Paul Dolan reveals that wellbeing isn't about how we think - it's about what we do. By making deliberate choices that bring us both pleasure and meaning, we can redesign our…

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1 author picked Happiness by Design as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Like so many people on this planet, I spent many years of my life wanting to be happier. What Paul Dolan does so beautifully in this book is demystify what that really means and how to manifest it in your daily life.

He made what was illusionary, concrete, and tangible. Being Danny Kahneman’s protege at Princeton means he really knows his stuff. He is a talented researcher who knows how to pull together compelling conclusions.

But the real joy of this book is its presentation. It is incredibly clear and punchy, very much like his personality.

I have seen him…

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