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The Five Thieves of Happiness
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The Five Thieves of Happiness

Berrett-Koehler, 2017 more...


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8

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  • Applicable
  • Eye Opening
  • Inspiring

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Leadership trainer John Izzo explains that joy and happiness are natural aspects of every human being. During an eight-month sabbatical spent walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and living in the Andes of Peru, he identified the five elements – which he calls the “five thieves” – that prevent people from being happy. The challenge, he says, is to remove the mental barriers that prevent you from accessing your happiness and living a fulfilling life. In this gem of a self-help book, Izzo skillfully constructs a watertight case that happiness exists inside each person: You don’t have to acquire it – just dust it off and put into effect. getAbstract believes his optimistic, accessible outlook may challenge your thinking and lift up your attitude.

Take-Aways

  • True happiness doesn’t hinge on events or life circumstances. It lies within.
  • Regretting the past and worrying about the future can prevent individuals from living in the present.
  • The “five thieves of happiness” include “control, conceit, coveting, consumption” as well as “comfort.”

About the Author

Author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die and five other books, John Izzo, PhD, has spoken to more than one million people worldwide at conferences and corporate events.


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    R. N. 4 years ago
    Very nice & valuable points included- Thank You
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    J. N. 5 years ago
    Great, very educative
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    A. M. 5 years ago
    Very insightful and some great takeaways - beware of comfort !!