Shawn Achor Books
Shawn Achor is an American author who spent 12 years at Harvard studying what makes people happy. He is a leading expert on the connection between happiness and success and has worked with successful leaders all over the world. In addition, he has written a number of New York Times best-selling books, including Before Happiness, Ripple’s Effect and The Orange Frog.
The Happiness Advantage
What's The Happiness Advantage about?
The Happiness Advantage looks into the origins of happiness and the positive effects that happiness has on our productivity. Based on extensive research in positive psychology, the book offers concrete tips on how to increase your own happiness and thus your chances for success.
Who should read The Happiness Advantage?
- Anyone who thinks happiness is the reward for hard work
- Anyone who feels too stressed to cope
- Anyone who could use just a little more happiness in his or her life
Big Potential
What's Big Potential about?
Big Potential (2018) highlights how we can maximize our potential by working with others instead of competing against them. Chasing individual success only taps into a fraction of what we’re capable of. But by connecting with other people, learning from them, and supporting each other, we can unlock hidden potential and reach new heights.
Who should read Big Potential?
- People looking to unleash their full potential
- Anyone who feels stuck in their life or career
- Leaders who want to bring out the best in people
Before Happiness
What's Before Happiness about?
Before Happiness (2013) is a self-help guide with a twist. It doesn’t lay down a golden road to happiness and success. Instead, it looks at what we need to have in place before we can achieve these things. The answer is nothing less than a revolution in the way we see reality and approach the challenges in our lives.
Who should read Before Happiness?
- Fans of scientifically informed self-help advice
- Students of positive psychology
- Anyone who wants to see the world in a more constructive way