The Unhappy Millionaire ICYMI
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Transforming Trauma: The Duality of Happiness
This chapter examines how rationalizing negative experiences can lead to a valid form of happiness, showcasing a psychological immune response that turns despair into unexpected joy. Through the narrative of an infantryman's harrowing journey in Iraq, it underscores the stark contrast between initial expectations and the grim realities of war, while introducing the concept of 'happiness boxes' as tools for emotional uplift.
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