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Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance
by Haim Shapira • 2009
Happiness hides in idle afternoons and small moments; stop chasing and start collecting.
4.15
841
Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance Summary
Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance 96%
Happiness hides in idle afternoons and small moments; stop chasing and start collecting.
by Haim Shapira 2009
4.15
841 ratings
Meditations for Mortals
by Oliver Burkeman • 2024
Four weeks to stop chasing impossible control and start living the life you keep postponing.
4.26
19k+
Meditations for Mortals Summary
Meditations for Mortals 96%
Four weeks to stop chasing impossible control and start living the life you keep postponing.
by Oliver Burkeman 2024
4.26
19k+ ratings
A Simpler Life
by The School of Life • 2022
Modern life's curse is too much of everything. The real upgrade is learning how to subtract.
3.98
2k+
A Simpler Life Summary
A Simpler Life 95%
Modern life's curse is too much of everything. The real upgrade is learning how to subtract.
by The School of Life 2022
3.98
2k+ ratings
Awakening Your Ikigai
by Ken Mogi • 2017
The Japanese art of finding purpose in morning coffee and spring blossoms, not career milestones.
3.57
18k+
Awakening Your Ikigai Summary
Awakening Your Ikigai 95%
The Japanese art of finding purpose in morning coffee and spring blossoms, not career milestones.
by Ken Mogi 2017
3.57
18k+ ratings
Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living
by Roger Housden • 2005
Pleasure, idleness, not knowing. Seven vices recast as the foundation of a fully lived life.
3.59
141
Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living Summary
Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living 95%
Pleasure, idleness, not knowing. Seven vices recast as the foundation of a fully lived life.
by Roger Housden 2005
3.59
141 ratings
The Little Book of Contentment
by Leo Babauta • 2013
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
3.86
1k+
The Little Book of Contentment Summary
The Little Book of Contentment 95%
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
by Leo Babauta 2013
3.86
1k+ ratings
The Book of Ichigo Ichie
by Héctor García • 2018
Moments don't repeat. The Japanese practice that trains you to catch them before they vanish.
3.94
9k+
The Book of Ichigo Ichie Summary
The Book of Ichigo Ichie 95%
Moments don't repeat. The Japanese practice that trains you to catch them before they vanish.
by Héctor García 2018
3.94
9k+ ratings
Slow
by Brooke McAlary • 2018
Your frantic life isn't a scheduling issue. The solution starts with one drawer and one funeral.
3.87
5k+
Slow Summary
Slow 95%
Your frantic life isn't a scheduling issue. The solution starts with one drawer and one funeral.
by Brooke McAlary 2018
3.87
5k+ ratings
I Didn't Do the Thing Today
by Madeleine Dore • 2022
Guilt for what you didn't finish is stealing your joy. Take it back without another system.
3.58
3k+
I Didn't Do the Thing Today Summary
I Didn't Do the Thing Today 95%
Guilt for what you didn't finish is stealing your joy. Take it back without another system.
by Madeleine Dore 2022
3.58
3k+ ratings
The Antidote
by Oliver Burkeman • 2012
Positive thinking backfires. The case for embracing failure, mortality, and worst-case scenarios.
4.04
17k+
The Antidote Summary
The Antidote 95%
Positive thinking backfires. The case for embracing failure, mortality, and worst-case scenarios.
by Oliver Burkeman 2012
4.04
17k+ ratings
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Klaudia Mitura • 2025
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
4.67
24
The Alphabet of Happiness Summary
The Alphabet of Happiness 94%
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
by Klaudia Mitura 2025
4.67
24 ratings
Minimalism
by Joshua Fields Millburn • 2011
Decluttering is step one. The real work is filling that space with health, connection, and purpose.
3.69
11k+
Minimalism Summary
Minimalism 94%
Decluttering is step one. The real work is filling that space with health, connection, and purpose.
by Joshua Fields Millburn 2011
3.69
11k+ ratings
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Fabrice Midal • 2017
The French way to stop caring about what everyone thinks: meditate with your eyes open.
3.10
865
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck Summary
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck 94%
The French way to stop caring about what everyone thinks: meditate with your eyes open.
by Fabrice Midal 2017
3.10
865 ratings
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life
by Richard Carlson • 1997
Your mind has a peaceful default setting. Here's how to return to it.
3.99
802
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life Summary
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life 94%
Your mind has a peaceful default setting. Here's how to return to it.
by Richard Carlson 1997
3.99
802 ratings
Calm
by The School of Life • 2016
Calm is a skill philosophy can teach, and breathing exercises never will.
4.02
2k+
Calm Summary
Calm 94%
Calm is a skill philosophy can teach, and breathing exercises never will.
by The School of Life 2016
4.02
2k+ ratings
Happiness
by Frédéric Lenoir • 2011
The modern duty to be happy is making you miserable. Philosophers knew why centuries ago.
3.93
2k+
Happiness Summary
Happiness 94%
The modern duty to be happy is making you miserable. Philosophers knew why centuries ago.
by Frédéric Lenoir 2011
3.93
2k+ ratings
The Way of Nagomi
by Ken Mogi • 2022
The Japanese secret to balance: stop before full, blend opposites, and find strength in what breaks.
3.44
1k+
The Way of Nagomi Summary
The Way of Nagomi 94%
The Japanese secret to balance: stop before full, blend opposites, and find strength in what breaks.
by Ken Mogi 2022
3.44
1k+ ratings
H+ (Plus) A New Religion?
by Edward de Bono • 2006
A happiness framework for any worldview: tiny daily contributions replace moral rules.
2.64
121
H+ (Plus) A New Religion? Summary
H+ (Plus) A New Religion? 94%
A happiness framework for any worldview: tiny daily contributions replace moral rules.
by Edward de Bono 2006
2.64
121 ratings
Happiness Is a Choice
by Barry Neil Kaufman • 1991
One shift in belief can end unhappiness before your life improves. Here it is.
3.95
316
Happiness Is a Choice Summary
Happiness Is a Choice 94%
One shift in belief can end unhappiness before your life improves. Here it is.
by Barry Neil Kaufman 1991
3.95
316 ratings
Breakfast with Socrates
by Robert Rowland Smith • 2009
Waking up, getting dressed, sitting in traffic: every mundane moment hides a philosophical question.
3.28
2k+
Breakfast with Socrates Summary
Breakfast with Socrates 94%
Waking up, getting dressed, sitting in traffic: every mundane moment hides a philosophical question.
by Robert Rowland Smith 2009
3.28
2k+ ratings
A Field Guide to a Happy Life
by Massimo Pigliucci • 2020
Stoicism refreshed by science: 53 short lessons for a resilient, clear-eyed, and truly happy life.
3.76
1k+
A Field Guide to a Happy Life Summary
A Field Guide to a Happy Life 94%
Stoicism refreshed by science: 53 short lessons for a resilient, clear-eyed, and truly happy life.
by Massimo Pigliucci 2020
3.76
1k+ ratings
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day
by Paul Hannam • 2016
Groundhog Day is a manual for escaping the life you're living on repeat.
3.82
135
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day Summary
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day 94%
Groundhog Day is a manual for escaping the life you're living on repeat.
by Paul Hannam 2016
3.82
135 ratings
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown • 2010
Perfectionism is armor. Here's how to take it off and live with courage.
4.24
225k+
The Gifts of Imperfection Summary
The Gifts of Imperfection 94%
Perfectionism is armor. Here's how to take it off and live with courage.
by Brené Brown 2010
4.24
225k+ ratings
The Rules of Life
by Richard Templar • 2005
Contented people aren't richer or smarter. They follow a quiet, learnable code.
3.70
7k+
The Rules of Life Summary
The Rules of Life 94%
Contented people aren't richer or smarter. They follow a quiet, learnable code.
by Richard Templar 2005
3.70
7k+ ratings
The Joy of Doing Nothing
by Rachel Jonat • 2017
Idleness as a tool: how to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and create a simpler, more joyful life.
2.80
367
The Joy of Doing Nothing Summary
The Joy of Doing Nothing 94%
Idleness as a tool: how to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and create a simpler, more joyful life.
by Rachel Jonat 2017
2.80
367 ratings
Goodbye, Things
by Fumio Sasaki • 2015
Your possessions are an invisible to-do list. The Japanese case for owning less.
3.80
45k+
Goodbye, Things Summary
Goodbye, Things 94%
Your possessions are an invisible to-do list. The Japanese case for owning less.
by Fumio Sasaki 2015
3.80
45k+ ratings
The Art of Stillness
by Pico Iyer • 2014
Phone calls cost 25 minutes and happen every 11. The cure: staying still.
3.73
9k+
The Art of Stillness Summary
The Art of Stillness 94%
Phone calls cost 25 minutes and happen every 11. The cure: staying still.
by Pico Iyer 2014
3.73
9k+ ratings
Dropping the Struggle
by Roger Housden • 2016
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
3.89
114
Dropping the Struggle Summary
Dropping the Struggle 94%
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
by Roger Housden 2016
3.89
114 ratings
Let That Sh*t Go
by Nina Purewal • 2019
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
3.75
3k+
Let That Sh*t Go Summary
Let That Sh*t Go 94%
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
by Nina Purewal 2019
3.75
3k+ ratings
Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations
by Jules Evans • 2012
The Stoics and Epicureans trained the mind like an athlete. Their exercises still build resilience.
4.07
2k+
Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations Summary
Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations 94%
The Stoics and Epicureans trained the mind like an athlete. Their exercises still build resilience.
by Jules Evans 2012
4.07
2k+ ratings
A Practical Guide to Happiness
by Will Buckingham • 2012
Chasing happiness makes it vanish. What the world's philosophies offer instead.
3.70
138
A Practical Guide to Happiness Summary
A Practical Guide to Happiness 94%
Chasing happiness makes it vanish. What the world's philosophies offer instead.
by Will Buckingham 2012
3.70
138 ratings
The Little Book of Hygge
by Meik Wiking • 2016
Danes burn 13 pounds of candle wax a year and credit it for their happiness.
3.77
116k+
The Little Book of Hygge Summary
The Little Book of Hygge 94%
Danes burn 13 pounds of candle wax a year and credit it for their happiness.
by Meik Wiking 2016
3.77
116k+ ratings
The Comfort Book
by Matt Haig • 2021
Permission to stop fixing yourself: short, gentle reminders that you were never broken.
4.05
75k+
The Comfort Book Summary
The Comfort Book 94%
Permission to stop fixing yourself: short, gentle reminders that you were never broken.
by Matt Haig 2021
4.05
75k+ ratings
Getting Back to Happy
by Marc Chernoff • 2018
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
3.78
850
Getting Back to Happy Summary
Getting Back to Happy 94%
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
by Marc Chernoff 2018
3.78
850 ratings
Unlearn
by Humble the Poet • 2014
A poet's hundred reminders: the heaviest things you carry are beliefs you can set down.
4.00
3k+
Unlearn Summary
Unlearn 94%
A poet's hundred reminders: the heaviest things you carry are beliefs you can set down.
by Humble the Poet 2014
4.00
3k+ ratings
The Secret to Everything
by Neel Burton • 2020
Suffering is optional. Ten perspective shifts, from gratitude to mortality, that loosen its grip.
3.82
267
The Secret to Everything Summary
The Secret to Everything 94%
Suffering is optional. Ten perspective shifts, from gratitude to mortality, that loosen its grip.
by Neel Burton 2020
3.82
267 ratings
The Little Book of Stoicism
by Jonas Salzgeber • 2019
A Stoic playbook: turn obstacles into fuel, silence anxiety, build an unshakeable inner fortress.
4.19
7k+
The Little Book of Stoicism Summary
The Little Book of Stoicism 94%
A Stoic playbook: turn obstacles into fuel, silence anxiety, build an unshakeable inner fortress.
by Jonas Salzgeber 2019
4.19
7k+ ratings
Happier at Home
by Gretchen Rubin • 2012
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
3.55
20k+
Happier at Home Summary
Happier at Home 94%
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
by Gretchen Rubin 2012
3.55
20k+ ratings
You Can't Ruin My Day
by Allen Klein • 2015
Fifty-two short chapters that teach you to stop handing your emotional keys to everyone else.
3.80
175
You Can't Ruin My Day Summary
You Can't Ruin My Day 94%
Fifty-two short chapters that teach you to stop handing your emotional keys to everyone else.
by Allen Klein 2015
3.80
175 ratings
The Key to Happiness
by Meik Wiking • 2017
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
3.99
20k+
The Key to Happiness Summary
The Key to Happiness 93%
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
by Meik Wiking 2017
3.99
20k+ ratings
Happy
by Derren Brown • 2016
Ancient philosophy, not the modern happiness industry, holds the real secret to lasting peace.
4.05
8k+
Happy Summary
Happy 93%
Ancient philosophy, not the modern happiness industry, holds the real secret to lasting peace.
by Derren Brown 2016
4.05
8k+ ratings
Embracing Your Limitations
by Lawrence Mooney • 2022
Self-help feeds on your dissatisfaction. The exit: stop chasing dreams and accept your limits.
3.29
82
Embracing Your Limitations Summary
Embracing Your Limitations 93%
Self-help feeds on your dissatisfaction. The exit: stop chasing dreams and accept your limits.
by Lawrence Mooney 2022
3.29
82 ratings
Time Surfing
by Paul Loomans • 2013
Why multitasking fails: Zen time management built on presence, not panic.
3.98
337
Time Surfing Summary
Time Surfing 93%
Why multitasking fails: Zen time management built on presence, not panic.
by Paul Loomans 2013
3.98
337 ratings
Atomic Steps
by Lawrence Conti • 2023
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
4.34
29
Atomic Steps Summary
Atomic Steps 93%
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
by Lawrence Conti 2023
4.34
29 ratings
The Hidden Pleasures of Life
by Theodore Zeldin • 2014
Your inner life is not the final frontier. The stranger sitting next to you is.
4.04
563
The Hidden Pleasures of Life Summary
The Hidden Pleasures of Life 93%
Your inner life is not the final frontier. The stranger sitting next to you is.
by Theodore Zeldin 2014
4.04
563 ratings
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff
by Richard Carlson • 1997
Most of your daily frustrations are optional. The small perspective shifts that quiet them.
4.00
97k+
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff Summary
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff 93%
Most of your daily frustrations are optional. The small perspective shifts that quiet them.
by Richard Carlson 1997
4.00
97k+ ratings
The Art of Happiness
by Dalai Lama XIV • 1998
Compassion, perspective, and mental discipline: the Dalai Lama's training regimen for a happy life.
4.17
126k+
The Art of Happiness Summary
The Art of Happiness 93%
Compassion, perspective, and mental discipline: the Dalai Lama's training regimen for a happy life.
by Dalai Lama XIV 1998
4.17
126k+ ratings
first, we make the beast beautiful
by Sarah Wilson • 2017
Meditation, micro habits, and wabi-sabi wisdom for turning anxiety from a curse into a compass.
3.77
17k+
first, we make the beast beautiful Summary
first, we make the beast beautiful 93%
Meditation, micro habits, and wabi-sabi wisdom for turning anxiety from a curse into a compass.
by Sarah Wilson 2017
3.77
17k+ ratings
The Power of Fun
by Catherine Price • 2021
The happiest moments need three ingredients. Your phone offers none of them, and you are starved.
3.69
9k+
The Power of Fun Summary
The Power of Fun 93%
The happiest moments need three ingredients. Your phone offers none of them, and you are starved.
by Catherine Price 2021
3.69
9k+ ratings
F**K It Therapy
by John C. Parkin • 2012
Stop analyzing your thoughts. The two-word release that works faster than therapy.
3.49
986
F**K It Therapy Summary
F**K It Therapy 93%
Stop analyzing your thoughts. The two-word release that works faster than therapy.
by John C. Parkin 2012
3.49
986 ratings
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