When people are asked about their key life goal, most will say “I want to be happy.” Philosophers have been discussing for millennia the ways by which one might achieve such a grand goal. Can we alter the arc of our happiness or is this something that is inscribed in our genes? Roughly 50% of our happiness is genetically determined but the good news is that this still leaves another 50% up for grabs. The quality of decisions that we make and the mindsets that we adopt have a profound effect on the probability of summiting Mount Happiness. This is the story of my latest book “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life” wherein I offer a set of prescriptions for achieving the good life.
I briefly discuss each of the eight secrets in turn:
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