THRIVE: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way
by BUETTNER, Dan
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- 1426205155
- ISBN 13
- 9781426205156
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National Geographic Society, 2010. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/New. A few B&W photos throughout. CONDITION: NEW 2010 National Geographic hardcover (white boards - why?) & dust jacket, first edition, printing unknown. A few B&W era photos throughout. CONTENT: What makes us happy? It's not wealth, youth, beauty, or intelligence, says Dan Buettner. In fact, most of us have the keys within our grasp. Circling the globe to study the world's happiest populations, Buettner has spotted several common principles that can unlock the doors to true contentment with our lives. Working with leading researchers, Buettner identifies the happiest region on each of four continents. He explores why these populations say they are happier than anyone else, and what they can teach the rest of us about finding contentment. His conclusions debunk some commonly believed myths: Are people who have children happier than those who don't? Not necessarily-in Western societies, parenthood actually makes the happiness level drop. Is gender equality a factor? Are the world's happiest places to be found on tropical islands with beautiful beaches? You may be surprised at what Buettner's research indicates. Unraveling the story of each "hotspot" like a good mystery, Buettner reveals how he discovered each location and then travels to meet folks who embody each particular brand of happiness. He introduces content, thriving people in Denmark, in Singapore, in northeastern Mexico, and in a composite "happiest place in America." In addition, he interviews economists, psychologists, sociologists, politicians, writers, and other experts to get at what contributes to each region's happiness, from the Danish concept of hygge, which translates to creating a feeling of coziness, to the Mexican love of a good joke. Buettner's findings result in a credible, cross-cultural formula and a practical plan to help us stack the deck for happiness and get more satisfaction out of life. According to Buettner's advisory team, the average person can control about forty percent of his or her individual happiness by optimizing life choices.
Synopsis
Dan Buettner is an internationally recognized researcher, explorer, and author. He founded Blue Zones™, a project of Quest Network, Inc., to research and publicize the world's best practices in health, longevity, and happiness. As a pioneer in exploration and education, he has traveled the world to answer some of science's biggest questions. Buettner's National Geographic cover story on Blue Zones was one of the top-selling covers in the magazine's history and his 2008 book, The Blue Zones, hit The New York Times bestseller list.
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- Bookseller
- pacaritambo books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003885
- Title
- THRIVE: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way
- Author
- BUETTNER, Dan
- Illustrator
- A few B&W photos throughout
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Edition
- 1st Edition Printing Unknown
- ISBN 10
- 1426205155
- ISBN 13
- 9781426205156
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.c.
- Date Published
- 2010
- Keywords
- Self-help, Personal transformation, insisting on happiness, life style transformation, health and well-being, life-changing,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Non-Fiction; Self-Help; Philosophy; Travel;
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