Professor Pozzulo’s Pick (July, 2024) The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schultz, Ph.D. (2023; published by Simon & Schuster ) My take: Would you sign up for a study that would last your entire life? In, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schultz, Ph.D. (2023; published by Simon & Schuster), people did just that. Two generations are followed for over 80 years (with the study still going), known as the Harvard Study of Adult Development . There were several great takeaways from this book. For starters, about 40% of one’s happiness is a product of one’s own actions and choices. So, if you’re wanting to be happier, you have some control over it. Moreover, regardless of the stage in life you are at, change is possible for improved happiness and well-being. Not only do the authors allow you to examine the lives lived of so
I am delighted to be part of this book club and have enjoyed all the books so far. “The Good Life” is wonderful. Mine has many highlighted parts and many book marks. Thanks.
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DeleteThank you for everyone participating in our August giveaway. Congratulations to our winners Laura P. and Billy N.! Stay tuned for our Sept. giveaway.
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