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Mentioned in 28 episodes
The antidote
Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
Book • 2012
In 'The Antidote', Oliver Burkeman challenges the traditional self-help approach by introducing the concept of the 'negative path' to happiness.
He argues that our constant efforts to eliminate negative emotions and achieve happiness through positive thinking often lead to anxiety, insecurity, and unhappiness.
The book draws from various philosophical traditions, including Stoicism and Buddhism, and features insights from psychologists, terrorism experts, and business consultants.
Burkeman suggests that genuine happiness can be achieved by embracing uncertainty, insecurity, and the realities of everyday life, rather than trying to avoid them.
The book is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of what truly constitutes happiness and success.
He argues that our constant efforts to eliminate negative emotions and achieve happiness through positive thinking often lead to anxiety, insecurity, and unhappiness.
The book draws from various philosophical traditions, including Stoicism and Buddhism, and features insights from psychologists, terrorism experts, and business consultants.
Burkeman suggests that genuine happiness can be achieved by embracing uncertainty, insecurity, and the realities of everyday life, rather than trying to avoid them.
The book is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of what truly constitutes happiness and success.
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as a book about acceptance of current reality.


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when discussing the author's previous work on happiness.


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as a book that offers happiness for people who dislike positive thinking.


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as one of his previous books.


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as one of 

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as one of the author's earlier books.


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for its sophisticated approach to the philosophy and psychology of acceptance as a key to satisfaction.


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