The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

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IN THIS EPISODE: you will get a comprehensive summary of Shawn Achor's book 'The Happiness Advantage' on the principles of positive psychology and achieving success through happiness.

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SUMMARY:

This is a summary of the book 'The Happiness Advantage' by Shawn Achor, where the key idea is that happiness is a precursor to success rather than a byproduct.

The summary delves into the principles of positive psychology discussed in the book, such as adopting a growth mindset, retraining the brain to identify opportunities (the Tetris effect), responding positively to adversity (falling up), overcoming overwhelm through small goals (the Zorro circle), and making positive habits easier (the 20-second rule).

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KEY QUOTES:

• "Even in areas where we struggled at first, the mental construction of our daily activities, more than the activity itself, defines our reality." - Shawn Achor

• "For me, happiness is the joy we feel striving after our potential." - Shawn Achor

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Happiness is a precursor to success, not merely a byproduct of it.

• Adopting a positive mindset and growth mindset can enhance productivity, creativity, and motivation.

• Retraining the brain to identify opportunities for growth (the Tetris effect) can lead to personal and professional development.

• Viewing adversity as an opportunity for growth (falling up) can lead to resilience and learning.

• Breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable goals (the Zorro circle) can help overcome feelings of being overwhelmed.

• Making positive habits easier to start and negative habits harder to start (the 20-second rule) can facilitate behavior change.

• Small changes in mindset and effort can have a significant impact on outcomes.

• Shawn Achor's book 'The Happiness Advantage' provides a practical guide to applying the principles of positive psychology in various aspects of life.

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