Happiness By Numbers – How to measure and manage wellbeing to make a positive impact on the world
Richard Lupo
I provide Environmental Efficiency Assessments to help Finance Directors and CFOs Save on Energy Costs, Stay SECR and ESOS Compliant and be kind to the Environment
Now available?from all good bookshops, Richard Lupo’s book Happiness By Numbers, describes the science of measuring wellbeing and how to connect environmental protection to our long term wellbeing.
What’s the book about?
The book starts from the premise that 100% of all the people on the planet want 100% happiness for themselves and for their loved ones.? If we as a human race want to manage ourselves such that we can achieve this, then along the way we are going to need some kind of meaningful metric of happiness.? The book describes a science-based measure which captures all the important things about what it means to be human:
Throughout the book the terms happiness, wellbeing and social value are used interchangeably, unless there is a specific reason to not do so.
What’s in the book?
It’s a book of three thirds:
Who should read it?
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What do people say about the book?
“In a world that centres on GDP and the bottom line, we sometimes forget to think about the things that also really matter to people – like happiness, friendship and a sense of community. Starting with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and with lots of interesting information and statistics, Richard’s eye-opening book sets out the case for a more sustainable future, with some very useful tips, tools and suggestions.” – Sarah Mukherjee MBE , MBE, CEO of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
“Richard is a true expert in his field; an original thinker, tackling a topic that most of us worry about, know is really critical for the future of our planet and yet very often just defeats us.? His book is a revelation, it is fascinating, it somehow manages to be both a really good read and a technical know-how book. ?It is inspiring and encouraging and the sort of book that you will keep coming back to.
Richard provides practical advice on everyday dilemmas and, for my sector, social housing, the book is an absolute mine field of useful guidance and technical data. ?Happiness might sound an airy fairy concept – but once you have read this book, you will realise that it is so much more and if, in the social housing world, our customers were 100% happy, then our job will have been done!
Do read this book, its messages will stay with you for a long time, it will help you in pondering how to respond to the challenge of climate change and it will change your thinking for ever.” – Sue Chalkley OBE FCIH OBE, FCIH
“Richard’s book is a must read for sustainability professionals. We’re not a number….and there is more to life than just GDP; happiness.”? – Dr Jonathan Foot BSc, Ph.D, CEnv, FIEMA, MIEnvSc, NDIP
"A stimulating read for anyone thinking about sustainability in its broadest sense, and how we could better measure personal and organisational impacts on the environment, communities and individuals." Matthew Hindle , Head of Net Zero and Sustainability at Wales & West Utilities
Comments from the book launch:
“It was a very enjoyable and informative evening that gave a fascinating insight to Richard’s book, which I am looking forward to reading once I can prize it away from other members of my family.”? Andrew Royall Director of Development , Hightown Housing Association
“It was great to see Richard Lupo talk about Happiness by Numbers at his book launch last week. What a lovely evening! Brilliant to see the queue of eager book buyers! Lovely to meet you all and enjoy this unique and fascinating read!”? Sue Richardson FPSA FRSA , Publishing Director, The Right Book Company
“A hugely insightful, engaging and energising talk about a vital and much needed book. For too long, transitioning towards a sustainable future has been portrayed as a heavy and oppressive burden. Richard Lupo eloquently and robustly made the case for why a move towards a Net Zero world will mean a get plus for human happiness. In short, no person is an island. By enhancing the planet’s long-term prospects, we will all be buoyed up together.”? Karl Smith , REF Coordinator and Research Impact Manager at London South Bank University