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If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?

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Item Weight : 1.2 pounds


Hardcover : 352 pages


ISBN-13 : 36


Dimensions : 6.2 x 1 x 9.3 inches


ISBN-10 : 1101980737


Publisher : Portfolio; Illustrated edition (April 26, 2016)


Language: English


Best Sellers Rank: #283,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,876 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) #1,947 in Motivational Management & Leadership #3,328 in Happiness Self-Help


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    • A Psychologist's Take On If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?
How many of us have thought at one time or another that we don't have, and maybe can never obtain, what it takes to be happy? We aren't rich enough, good-looking enough, talented enough, or disciplined enough? Or, we plan to turn our attention to becoming happier "when we get time"? Or we, and also our parents, never seem to be really happy, and that's just something "in our genes" that we have to live with? Prof Raj, as he is called, dispels these myths and more in his concise book. He does this in two ways: First, he maps out what is known about the science of happiness. Let me reassure you that this is an eye-opening and heartening journey in itself, but it's probably not why you are considering buying the book! Second, and most important, Prof Raj gives you the tools you need to become a happier person. I must admit I was really skeptical on this second point. I'm a psychologist and I've read (or used on clients) just about every technique in the psychological playbook. I can assure you that Prof Raj does not just rehash psychotherapeutic interventions, or worse, pop psychology suggestions, in this outstanding book. The roadmap he gives to becoming happier is his own, stemming from his research and experience, not just some warmed-over solutions. I'm sure the question on your mind is this: hey, if you're a psychologist already, did this book actually make YOU happier? The answer is yes, it did! Two caveats, though: Prof Raj gives a number of self-tests in the book so you can see exactly where you stand on the concepts he's discussing. It's necessary to actually take those self-tests yourself, not just go with a preconceived notion about yourself that might be wrong. And when Prof Raj discusses the exercises he recommends, don't just skip going and doing them on the website, thinking "I get this without doing the exercise," and turn to the next chapter. I can assure you that actually spending time completing the questionnaires and doing all the exercises is the key to becoming happier. It's all within your reach. One final comment: how many of us have finished a self-help book and promised ourselves we will stick with the new insights we learned, only to discover a month or two later that we are no longer practicing those great new mental habits we learned about? SPOILER ALERT: Prof Raj has a chapter at the end of the book where he guides you on how to make your new learning permanent, in just a few minutes of personal reflection each day. Having finished Prof Raj's program over nine months ago, I can tell you that I still follow his prescription of daily reminders and that has made all the difference. Happy learning! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016 by Carol Atwood
    • Finally! A road map to happiness!
This is one of the best books I've ever read. I am an intellectual type, and a romantic type, and have long been searching - intuitively and instinctively - for what brings me the most happiness. What path? What attitude? Is there a specific religion that will resonate with me? I have followed Joseph Campbell, mythology, several religious teachings, the makers of great art, fine literature, comedy, adventure, and money. I have really and honestly tried for four decades to sooth myself and find happiness. By the way, I am a reasonably happy person. I have found certain strong clues on the way to my quest for happiness. For example, Grandfather Vanderhoff in the movie classic "You Can't Take It With You" is an excellent example of a happy man. Watching that movie connects me to the spirit of happiness. Also, Joseph Campbell tells us to 'follow our bliss' as advice for life to lead us to happiness. Both of these leaders: Grandfather Vanderhoff (fictional) and Joseph Campbell (real) have helped shine a light on how to be brave and value happiness above money. However, they have not really answered the difficult nitty-gritty questions about how to do that. This book, "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?" answers the nitty-gritty questions about how to value happiness above money, above superiority, above control, and above all the other temptations in our culture and in our own pre-wiring that subtly pull us away from happiness. Raj has pointed out what the problem is. I'm not saying he has answered all questions for all mankind regarding happiness. But I can honestly say he has, in my opinion, pointed more accurately and more clearly and specifically to what makes us happy than any other writer I have read, ancient or modern. Raj's book is a true treasure. When determining a book's worthiness, I often ask myself, "If I were stranded on a deserted island and could only have ten books to read for the rest of my life, would this be one of them?" I guess you can imagine what the answer is regarding Raj's book. Yes. In fact, I actually continue to read the book again after reading it once. Raj urges us to do the exercises in the book that bring happiness, not just to read the book. And I think this is key to the book's value. It doesn't just point out what causes happiness by saying it (even though that alone is astounding!), but he gives us exercises we can do regularly to train ourselves to value happiness and kind of get in the habit of making happiness-producing choices. So the first time I read the book, I simply absorbed the information and made notes and was astounded. The second time I'm reading the book, I'm taking the time to learn the exercises and to practice them. I can honestly say, even from reading the book once, and even moreso from my second time through with doing some exercises, I am a happier person. I have learned, with relative accuracy, what it is that makes me happy and what it is that doesn't. And I am CONSCIOUSLY AWARE of that, not just kind of intuitively familiar. In other words, I can accurately state, in sensible words, what things make me happy and unhappy. And that is thanks to Raj. Here are some of the things that make me happy: *Moving towards something that excites me, taking steps towards some exciting goal, big or small. *Remembering to value something for how much I like it and enjoy it, irregardless of its monetary price set by others *Avoiding materialistic signs/billboards, and places where materialism is glamourized *Remembering to control myself internally, and avoiding attempts to control what is around me too much in others *Having a positive attitude about humanity, and having some faith in people, and avoiding thoughts that people are wretches and life sucks *Doing giving and kind acts: like buying ice cream for my coworkers, or buying a gift spontaneously for someone I love *Placing trust in others which they can easily prove they are worthy of, and avoiding thoughts that people can't be trusted *Placing boundaries on my habits of giving to others and on helping others so that I am helpful, but smart in how I do it, so it is not straining to me. All of these things I learned from Raj's book. And by the way, the summary of how to live an 'abundance-minded life' rather than a scarcity-minded life towards the last part of the book is wonderful. He tackles the tough issue of how to actually live a trust-filled, positivity-filled life in a world which doesn't always support that notion. So Raj is no dreamer. He has his feet on the ground and actually gives us real answers of how to apply happiness principles to an imperfect world. And one more thing, I love that he uses scientific experiments to back his theories. This is truly special. Otherwise this would just be another philosophical book that sounds good, but which may or may not be true. Raj can show you, through siting actual scientific studies, that his thoughts about happiness are true. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016 by Firecat Hat
    • A Great Path To Happiness
After completing Dr. Raj's Coursera course, " A Life of Happiness and Fullfillment" and becoming a much happier person, I was excited to see he had a book coming out so I could review what I had learned and read more in-depth of the areas I missed in my note taking during the course lectures. But whether you have taken the course or not, the book will guide you through the scientific and well-researched topic of happiness and how to achieve it in your own life. If you read a chapter a week to and then complete and practice the exercise at the end of each chapter, your life will change for the better, guaranteed. And if you truly want to be happy, it won't take that much time out of your week. Unlike other courses or workshops I have taken Dr. Rag doesn't walk out the door at the end and leave on your own. He has a reminder list you can subscribe to and sends inspiring clips and videos if you choose which are much needed daily reminders in our busy lives. And he does so free of charge spreading his abundance (part of happiness but I don't want to spoil the book). The book is laid out in an easy to follow progression describing each of the seven sins of happiness and then the antidote to each sin. Cheers to starting your Happiness journey. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016 by AmyD
    • Practical Advice on Happiness
What a joy to find such an impressive, intelligent and creative approach to the universal quest for happiness and well-being! This book is for all you people who are tired of all the fluffy, feel-good books and blogs on happiness, and are ready for some practical, science-based advice on improving your life. The book's emphasis is on the habits, sins, and exercises of happiness. I hope that the value of your personal happiness is worth more to you than the price of this book. I promise you won't regret the purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016 by alex wagman

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