Monday, 24 November 2025

RD BK X Choose happiness first, and success rises to meet you

 A

Here is a chapter-wise bullet-point gist of The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (very concise):


Introduction – Positive Psychology at Work

  • Happiness fuels success, not the other way around.

  • Positive brains perform better in every domain.


Chapter 1 — The Happiness Advantage

  • Positive mindset improves productivity, creativity, and resilience.

  • Happiness activates a “success multiplier.”


Chapter 2 — The Fulcrum and the Lever

  • How you think about reality shapes your ability to change it.

  • Shifting mindset (the fulcrum) increases power and performance (the lever).


Chapter 3 — The Tetris Effect

  • We train our brains to scan for patterns; choose to scan for positives.

  • Practicing gratitude rewires the brain to notice opportunities.


Chapter 4 — Falling Up

  • Adversity can build stronger paths forward.

  • Use failure as a launching pad rather than a setback.


Chapter 5 — The Zorro Circle

  • Control expands when we start small.

  • Master small, manageable circles first, then widen them.


Chapter 6 — The 20-Second Rule

  • Willpower is limited; reduce friction for good habits, increase friction for bad ones.

  • Small barrier changes shift long-term behaviors.


Chapter 7 — Social Investment

  • Strong social connections are the greatest predictor of happiness and success.

  • Invest in relationships, especially during stress.


If you want, I can also give you:
✅ a super-short version,
✅ a study cheat-sheet, or
✅ an action plan based on the 7 principles.

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