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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: There is an unavoidable trade-off between work-life balance in early adulthood and in later adulthood for most people.
Chapter 3: Trading your personal life for professional success may carry a steep price to pay.
Chapter 4: Fulfilling activities, rich experiences, and quality time with friends and family are key to happiness itself.
Chapter 5: For financial security, pair a strong degree with a prime location and accept work in unglamorous fields when necessary too.
Chapter 6: Weigh the traits of a strong employee and an entrepreneur to decide which path you should choose to follow.
Chapter 7: Securing your finances means rethinking what the word “rich” truly implies and behaving accordingly.
Chapter 8: To savor financial security, you’ll ultimately need to pivot away from focusing on your professional life entirely.
Chapter 9: To build a happy family life, find a compatible partner, and avoid losing them by keeping score entirely.
Description
The Algebra of Happiness (2019) lays out some of the most important variables involved in living a life full of meaning, love and success. It then provides a wide range of practical tips and principles on how to navigate the tensions and trade-offs involved in balancing these variables against one another.
Who Should Listen
- Young adults thinking ahead about their middle age and retirement
- Success-minded individuals weighing up entrepreneurship or pursuing a traditional career
- Family-oriented people trying to navigate the challenges of finding a work-life balance