The Antidote
Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
Recommended by David Allen, and 2 others. See all reviewsRanked #23 in Stoicism, Ranked #24 in Happiness — see more rankings.
Self-help books don't seem to work. Few of the many advantages of modern life seem capable of lifting our collective mood. Wealth—even if you can get it—doesn't necessarily lead to happiness. Romance, family life, and work often bring as much stress as joy. We can't even agree on what "happiness" means. So are we engaged in a futile pursuit? Or are we just going about it the wrong way?
Looking both east and west, in bulletins from the past and from far afield, Oliver Burkeman introduces us to an unusual group of people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life.... more
Looking both east and west, in bulletins from the past and from far afield, Oliver Burkeman introduces us to an unusual group of people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life.... more
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David Allen AuthorHe describes Stoicism, the philosophy of accepting current reality so that you can move past it. That is such a key, key element. It’s a real key element of getting things done, in a way, because a lot of people resist what I teach because they don’t want to look at all the commitments that they’ve made, face up to it. (Source)
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The Antidote is ranked in the following categories:
- #59 in Philosophy History
- #92 in Self-Awareness
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