How to Stop Stumbling and Start Making Better Happiness Decisions

How to Stop Stumbling and Start Making Better Happiness Decisions

Have you ever made a big decision, certain it would bring you happiness, only to find yourself feeling the same as you did before? Or perhaps you've dreaded an upcoming event, convinced it would be a disaster, only to discover it wasn't so bad after all. In his groundbreaking book, Stumbling on Happiness, Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert reveals the shocking truth: our brains are terrible at predicting what will make us happy. He shares the surprising science of "affective forecasting" and the range of biases that lead us to constantly misjudge our future happiness. Gilbert’s central argument in Stumbling on…
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Equations for a Great Life from Scott Galloway’s Algebra of Happiness

Equations for a Great Life from Scott Galloway’s Algebra of Happiness

Scott Galloway's book, The Algebra of Happiness, isn't a traditional book of mathematical equations. Instead, it uses the concept of algebra to present "equations" or formulas for living a great life, based on Scott’s own experiences and observations. The core idea is that success, happiness, and a great life are a function of several variables, and getting these variables right requires making conscious trade-offs. Scott Galloway is a serial entrepreneur and professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He has several popular podcasts, including his Prof G Pod. This post shares the key equations and concepts Scott covers…
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