The myth of the perfect life - eternal happiness

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Paul Dolan explains how to transcend the myth of the perfect life and seek our own paths to happiness. He presents numerous studies on well-being, inequality, and exclusion to debunk common beliefs about the sources of happiness, demonstrating how to find diverse and unexpected paths to fulfillment and satisfaction. When we break free from the grip of the perfect life myth, we open ourselves to the possibilities of living life as we want, expect, or perhaps even dream of it—outside the narratives we've been raised with.

"A powerful and inspiring book; it is a manifesto for achieving a better society."

Sunday Times

"This book offers an antidote to the stresses of daily life. We recommend it to all young men and women about to make their life choices."

Tablet

"A smart, fun, and interactive text. It challenges all your preconceived notions about life preferences." - Caroline Criado Perez

This is one of the most accurate and rigorous statements on the state of acceptance... It brilliantly dismantles many of the social and cultural narratives that tell us how we should live our lives. (The Guardian)

A revealing and insightful look that sheds light on the shoddy advice, ridiculous instructions, and ready-made recipes in society for how to live a happy life.

Daniel Gilbert