Stop Chasing Happiness - by Frank Martela (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

The secret to happiness? Stop trying to find it--it's not all it's cracked up to be.

Finding happiness is less about learning new tricks and more about unlearning the ways of thinking that hold you back: stop chasing happiness, stop obsessing over what others think, stop caring too much about how you feel, and stop sacrificing everything for personal success.

In this thought-provoking book, academic and philosopher Frank Martela explores why we value happiness so highly--and why the relentless pursuit of it may actually be making us miserable. Drawing on Finland's continued top ranking in global happiness reports, he argues that living with purpose and contentment is far more rewarding than striving to be happy.

Building on personal encounters with people from all walks of life during his travels around Finland and beyond, Martela blends personal stories and quirky anecdotes with the latest scientific research and insights from ancient traditions.

The result is a compelling guide to living well--offering practical lessons on what to stop doing, what to start doing instead, and how to cultivate a lasting sense of contentment and purpose in your own life.

About the Author

Frank Martela, PhD, is a philosopher, professor and researcher of psychology at Aalto University in Finland, specializing in happiness, meaningfulness, human motivation, and how organizations and institutions can unleash human potential. He has lectured at universities around the world, and his last book A Wonderful Life - Insights on Finding a Meaningful Experience (HarperCollins, 2020) was translated into 29 languages.