Derek SiversWriter and entrepreneur · CD Baby, books
”Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for years, and shares factual findings that will change the way you look at the world.”
Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Todd Gilbert · 2006 · 432 pages
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About the book
Daniel Gilbert, a Harvard psychologist, investigates why people are so bad at predicting what will make them happy. Using scientific research with humor and creativity, he reveals how our intuitions about well-being are frequently mistaken, and how our brains systematically miscalculate the future.
The book deconstructs myths about wealth, relationships, and success, showing that happiness is more accessible—and more fleeting—than we imagine. A provocative exploration that redefines our understanding of the psychology of well-being and invites us to live with fewer illusions about ourselves.
Book details
| Author | Daniel Todd Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2006 |
| Pages | 432 |
Recommended by 4 people
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”It explores the sometimes subtle, sometimes radical changes we can make to our everyday cognitive strategies to avoid ending up unhappy and disappointed.”
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”The rejected stepchild of happiness books.”
Sam HarrisNeuroscientist and philosopher · Making Sense podcast
”A good book that I recommend.”
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