Book description
A true story about why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves... and how to start choosing happiness again!
Are you happy? It may be the wrong question. Most of us think we are relatively happy, while at the same…
Why read it?
1 author picked Resisting Happiness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ve read several books by Matthew Kelly, and I finally got around to Resisting Happiness this year. It’s now one of my favorite nonfiction reads. (One of my favorites, not the favorite because I don’t do that.)
I tend to read nonfiction very slowly, taking the time to absorb and reflect on the material. This book seems to be designed for people like me. Each chapter is pretty short and ends with key points to consider and suggested action steps. The primary focus is on cultivating and maintaining good habits, positive habits that can yield greater happiness.
To be…
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