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International bestseller – an engaging, deeply researched guide to flourishing in a world of increasing stress and negativity—this is the inspiration behind one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. “Powerful [and] charming... A book for just about anyone... The philosophies in this book are easily the best wire frames to build a happy and successful life.” —Medium. Happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can. Conventional wisdom holds that success leads to happiness, but research shows it’s the other way around—happiness fuels success. Happy employees are more productive, creative, and better problem solvers, and positive people are healthier, less stressed, and enjoy deeper social connections. Drawing on original research—including one of the largest studies of happiness ever conducted—and global work in boardrooms and classrooms, Shawn Achor shows how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to gain the happiness advantage. Strategies include: – The Tetris Effect: retraining the brain to spot patterns of possibility – Social Investment: building a strong support network – The Ripple Effect: spreading positive change within teams, companies, and families. Fascinating, hopeful, and timely, The Happiness Advantage shows how small shifts in mindset and habits can yield big results in all areas of life.