The Key to Happiness

Oct 9, 2024 2:26 AM

Author:Meik Wiking,Meik Wiking

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Key to Happiness written and read by Meik Wiking.

Meik Wiking understands happiness better than anyone. In his role as Founder and CEO of the world's only Happiness Research Institute, he has travelled the globe interviewing the world's happiest people to discover the key components of happiness.

In The Key to Happiness, Meik explores the hidden treasures which can improve your happiness, and divides them into the six building blocks of happiness; togetherness, money, health, kindness, trust and freedom. For each happiness block he offers practical tips: for togetherness he encourages setting up a mini-library in your apartment building or starting a tool-sharing programme in your street; for kindness he suggests leaving a surprise gift on a stranger's doorstep, helping a tourist find their way or telling someone who means a lot to you that they do.

Drawing on social science, case studies and Meik's original research, this practical guide shows us that you can find happiness in a simple way of life. While Meik has travelled across the glove to discover the secrets of the world's happiest people, this book shows us that you can be just as happy where you are.

This book is the perfect guide on how to survive and navigate the modern world with a smile on your face.

Previously published as The Little Book of Lykke.

Reviews

His wisdom will soothe and awaken

—— Fearne Cotton

An author for our noisy times, full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective

—— Alain de Botton

A wonderfully deft Swiss army knife of a book. One really feels the hard won wisdom at the book's heart, the graft and nouse of life lived in arctic extremis. Kagge's preternatural energy, warmth and sagacity shine - a cool-headed polar philosopher to treasure!

—— Dan Richards

A delightful book that explores the strange land between getting out of bed in the morning and reaching for the moon

—— Tristan Gooley

As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally gifted

—— Sir Ranulph Fiennes

A marvellous human being

—— Chris Evans

Essential survival and life lessons from polar explorer

—— Foyles newsletter

Silence braces a space within which we can hear ourselves think. Quietly, wisely, it makes a case for dumbing the din of modern life, and learning to listen again. Drawing on the experiences of Kagge's extraordinary life in wild places, this is a book of great concentration

—— Robert Macfarlane, on Silence

A dazzling manifesto on self-belief and self-empowerment

—— Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The War of Art and The Artist’s Journey

Everything Is Figureoutable will energize you, move you and inspire you to take fearless action!

—— Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back

Marie Forleo is a force of nature, out there helping others find their own confidence to grow themselves and their businesses

—— Simon Sinek, Optimist and New York Times Bestselling author of Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last

Marie offers up her real-talk insights with candor, generosity, and immense wisdom, all with her inimitable style of Forleo fun!

—— Bryce Dallas Howard, Actor and Director

Everything is Figureoutable will shatter your limitations, open your heart and help you reach your most long-buried dreams

—— David Bach, 9 X New York Time Bestselling author, including The Latte Factor & Smart Women Finish Rich

A fantastic book. It's a delight to read plus it's overflowing with powerful ideas and tools... It's like talking with your best friend who also happens to be incredibly wise, helpful - and funny!

—— Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness

Everything is Figureoutable is an unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams

—— Sophia Amoruso, Co-Founder & CEO, Girlboss

This book is exactly like Marie: fast-paced, generous, wise, raw, funny, practical and helpful

—— Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of LOVE WARRIOR, founder of Together Rising

This book will change your life in all the best ways possible

—— Becky Lynch, WWE RAW and Inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion

Everything Is Figureoutable is a provocative, profound, laugh-your-ass-off game-changer. Devour this book and get busy living! Thank you, Marie Forleo-you are a gift!

—— Kris Carr, New York Times best selling author

I am often in awe of Marie and everything she has accomplished. And now we have the ACTIONABLE roadmap on how she does it. Lucky us!

—— Jeff Krasno, CEO, Commune

If you're stuck or frustrated with any aspect of your life, take heart. With her trademark mix of warmth, intelligence and insightful advice, Marie Forleo shows us how, as the title says, everything is figureoutable

—— Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

A must-read!

—— Daymond John , co-star of 4 time Emmy Award Winning Shark Tank

An action (and exercise) packed masterclass in changing our mindset

—— Toni Jones , Evening Standard

If you need a career cheerleader, look no further.

—— Angelica Malin , Refinery 29

It's more than just a fun phrase to say. It's a philosophy of relentless optimism. A mindset. A mantra. A Conviction.

—— Andrea McLean

This is an action (and exercise) packed masterclass in changing our mindset from the inspiring American Life Coach and entrepreneur Marie Forleo.

—— Toni Jones , The Evening Standard

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