The book 'The Happiness Advantage' presents a revolutionary theory: happiness fuels success, not the other way around. It explores seven principles derived from positive psychology that can help individuals improve their performance at work and their general outlook on life.
This book is aimed at individuals seeking to better their work performance and personal lives by understanding and applying principles of positive psychology. It is particularly useful for those who believe in the power of a positive mindset and its ability to influence success.
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Happiness fuels success, not the reverse, enhancing motivation and productivity.
Perception can empower us to transcend adverse circumstances towards happiness.
Video games can unconsciously shape our real-world behavior and decision-making.
Embracing failure as an opportunity for growth epitomizes successful resilience.
Mastering small manageable areas leads to broader success and increased capabilities.
The 20-Second Rule facilitates positive habits through strategic ease of access.
Connection and community are vital for surviving adversity.
Positive personal changes spread benefits, creating ripples of communal happiness and improvement.
"The Happiness Advantage" is a compelling book by renowned author and expert Shawn Achor. Through his extensive research and work, he seeks to debunk the age-old notion that success is a precursor to happiness. Instead, Achor puts forth a ground-breaking perspective that happiness fuels success and achievement. Drawing on the principles of positive psychology, Achor suggests that cultivating a positive mindset increases motivation, resilience, creativity, and productivity, leading to superior performance in various phases of life, personal as well as professional. The book details seven important principles, beginning with the concept that happiness gives a competitive edge to our brains and our organizations.
Shawn Achor is one of the world’s leading experts on human potential, having researched and lectured in forty-two countries. He worked to bridge the gap between the science of happiness and performance in our everyday lives. Trained by pioneers in the field of positive psychology, he now serves as the founder and CEO of Aspirant, a research and consulting firm that uses positive psychology to enhance individual achievement and cultivate a more productive workplace.
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Dieses Buch nimmt unsere Abhängigkeiten innerhalb der Familie und Gesellschaft unter die Lupe, beleuchtet ihre unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen und erläutert, wie wir in der Lage sind, unser eigenes Leben selbstbestimmt und verantwortungsvoll zu gestalten. Dabei wird die Wichtigkeit bewusster Entscheidungsfindung und die Übernahme von Verantwortung für unsere eigenen Entscheidungen hervorgehoben.
The book "How to Think Like Einstein" is a guide to creative problem-solving, teaching readers to break conventional rules and patterns of thinking, much like Albert Einstein did, in order to find innovative solutions to problems. It provides practical exercises and techniques to cultivate this skill and apply it in various aspects of life.
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Essentialismus ist ein Lebensstil, der dazu anregt, sich auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren und alles Unnötige zu eliminieren. So kannst du deine Zeit und Energie gezielter und effizienter einsetzen. Er bietet eine systematische Methode, um herauszufinden, was wirklich wichtig ist, das Unwesentliche zu entfernen und das Wesentliche so mühelos wie möglich zu erledigen.
