Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the fundamental principles that help us lead happier, more effective lives. 

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why many ambitious people end up unhappy 

2) Why chasing happiness won’t make you happier—and what will 

3) How to find your motivation in just five minutes 

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— ABOUT TAL — 

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies and the Happier School programs. 

After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership and taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. He is an international, best-selling author whose books have been translated into more than 25 languages. 

• Tal’s website: TalBenShahar.com 

• Tal’s program: Happiness Studies Academy. Enter the code HAPPY to enjoy a 10% discount! 

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— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor 

• Book: The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile 

• Book: The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson 

• Book: Middlemarch by George Eliot 

• Poem: “The Guest House” by Jalaluddin Rumi 

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