In Pursuit of Happiness

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  A day in the life of a leading happiness expert: 'You can change your happiness if you're willing to do the work'

  CNBC - Renée Onque

  As a social scientist who studies and teaches courses about happiness, Arthur C. Brooks must be a happy person himself, right? Well, it's not so …

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  The No. 1 key to a happier, longer life—'that younger people don't' know, according to the oldest and 'wisest' Americans

  CNBC - Shane Parrish, Contributor

  I once interviewed Karl Pillemer, the Cornell sociologist and author of "30 Lessons for Living: Tired and True Advice from the Wisest Americans." …

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  The Path to Lifelong Happiness (and Success) Comes Down to 4 Easy Choices

  Inc Magazine - Marcel Schwantes

  Achieving happiness isn’t about chasing rainbows or waiting for the perfect moment. It’s a journey, not a destination. As someone who coaches leaders, I often remind them to acknowledge that happiness is not a constant but a series of moments. Whether you’re in a leadership role or an individual …

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  I took Finland's free masterclass on happiness: Here are 3 things I learned

  CNBC - Renée Onque

  Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report. The well-being of Finnish people …

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  Pink Handbook

  The secret of happiness is this: Let your interest be as wide as possible and let your reactions to the things and persons who interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile."

  

  Cornucopia

  Sep 14, 2023
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  68-year-old who 'unretired': I went on a 30-day silent retreat—what I learned about how to live a happy, regret-free life

  CNBC - George Jerjian, Contributor

  At the end of 2015, I felt stuck. After a near-death experience, I had to quit my job and retire early to prioritize my health. My health improved, …