{"product_id":"happiness-is-a-serious-problem-a-human-nature-repair-manual-paperback","title":"Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis Prager\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this unique blend of self-help and moral philosophy, perfect for fans of Gretchen Rubin's \u003cem\u003eThe Happiness Project \u003c\/em\u003eor Dan Harris' \u003cem\u003e10% Happier, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e talk-radio host \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDennis Prager shows us that happiness isn't just a value--it's a moral obligation. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you ask people about their most cherished values, \"happiness\" is always at the top of the list. In this enduring happiness manifesto, Prager examines how happiness not only makes us better people, but has an effect on the lives of everyone around us--providing them with a positive environment in which to thrive and be happy themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieving that happiness won't be easy, though: to Prager, it requires a continuing process of counting your blessings and giving up any expectations that life is supposed to be wonderful. \"Can we decide to be satisfied with what we have?\" he asks. \"A poor man who can make himself satisfied with his portion will be happier than a wealthy man who does not allow himself to be satisfied.\" Prager echoes other political commentators in complaining that too many people today see themselves as victims; he submits that the only way to achieve your desires is to take responsibility for your life rather than blaming others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're willing to put some thought into achieving a happier outlook, you will find plenty to mull over in \u003cem\u003eHappiness Is a Serious Problem.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are completely satisfied with nothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is little correlation between the circumstances of people's lives and how happy they are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the repair manual we should have been handed at birth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you ask people abouttheir most cherished values in life, happiness is always at the top of the list. However, unhappiness does not seem to be the exceptional order to be happy, we first have to battle ourselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappiness is an obligation--to yourself and to others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only do we have a right to be happy, we have an obligation to be happy. Our happiness has an effect on the lives of everyone around us--it provides them with a positive environment in which to thrive and to be happy themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are completely satisfied with nothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is little correlation between the circumstances of people's lives and how happy they are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the repair manual we should have been handed at birth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you ask people abouttheir most cherished values in life, \"happiness\" is always at the top of the list. However, unhappiness does not seem to be the exceptional order to be happy, we first have to battle ourselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappiness is an obligation--to yourself and to others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only do we have a right to be happy, we have an obligation to be happy. Our happiness has an effect on the lives of everyone around us--it provides them with a positive environment in which to thrive and to be happy themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 7.96 x 5.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 09, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607549952248,"sku":"9780060987350","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/Ry80RDhJZUdzaFZLY0RWMTdvZTBFQT09.webp?v=1765216536","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/happiness-is-a-serious-problem-a-human-nature-repair-manual-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}