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Everyone wants to be happy. But what is happiness, exactly? And are many of us pursuing it in totally the wrong way. Happy shares insights from one of the world's top "mind magicians" into how to lead a happier life. Challenging the myth of "positive thinking," it offers practical and rational advice on how to experience more joy, acceptance, and contentment-whatever your life is like right now.

You will learn:

· Why an ancient philosophy might hold the secrets to a happier life today

· One of the core causes of discontentment-and how to get rid of it

· Four smart techniques for managing anger

· How changing your personal story can change your life.

© 2016 Joosr (Ebook): 9781785675249

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Ebook: 14 November 2016

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