Book Byte #332 "Happier" by Tal Ben-Shahar
Jason Ziebarth
"Famous for His Extraordinary Ability to Help People Define and Follow Systems that help them Achieve both their Short-Term Goals and Long-Term Dreams" | Technology | Productivity | The Creator Economy
Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
?? Curious Quotes from the Author
“the best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile”
“In Aristotle's words, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
“Ralph Waldo Emerson explains, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.”
“Life is too short to be in a hurry." If we are always on the go, we are reacting to the exigencies of day-to-day life rather than allowing ourselves the space to create a happy life.”
“Incremental change is better than ambitious failure. . . .Success feeds on itself.”
“Leonardo da Vinci pointed out that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
“Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —”
“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. —Aristotle”
?? Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea
By figuring out what matters most in life, anyone can attain happiness, which is the ultimate human objective. You may utilize this clarity to design a fulfilling and purposeful life that will help you achieve your greatest goals. How can you use these blinks' concepts in your own life? Make a list of the things that make you happy.
These are the things that will make you happier. While an explanatory booster is something you consider but are unsure will make you happier, such as learning to play an instrument or volunteering at a dog shelter, a general booster makes you feel happy right away. Choose two to three boosters to concentrate on each month, and make a concerted effort to take them seriously by establishing routines and habits.
Until Tomorrow,
Jason (Founder Club255)