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Psychology · 23 min

Before Happiness

By Shawn Achor

This episode reveals why happiness isn't a reward for success, but the essential fuel that propels us toward it, by showing how to intentionally shape our perception of reality.

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Psychology
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23 min
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“This episode reveals why happiness isn't a reward for success, but the essential fuel that propels us toward it, by showing how to intentionally shape our perception of reality.”

— Shawn Achor, Before Happiness

What it is about

Happiness, Success, Mindset, Perception

Who it is for

If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing the next achievement, hoping happiness will finally arrive when you get there, this can help you shift your entire approach.

The author

Shawn Achor, a Harvard researcher and positive psychology expert, reveals how our perception of reality is the most powerful tool we have to create both happiness and lasting success.

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Shawn Achor

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