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About the Course

What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? This is surely one of life’s biggest questions, and a question that has interested many of our ancestors. Buddha famously gave up his kingdom in search of happiness. Several Greek philosophers (from Aristotle to Epicurus and Plato to Socrates) had their own views on what it takes to be happy. And of course, we all have our own theories about happiness too. How valid are our theories? Until recently, if you wished for an answer to this question, you would've been forced to base it on discussions with spiritual leaders. Or, if you were lucky, you could've based it on late-night (and perhaps intoxicant-fueled) conversations with friends and family. Happily, all that has changed now. Over the past decade-and-a-half, scientists have gotten into the act big time. We now have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lead a happy and fulfilling life. This course, based on the award-winning class offered both at the Indian School of Business and at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, developed by Prof. Raj Raghunathan (aka "Dr. Happy-smarts") draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. Although not mandatory, reading Prof. Raj's forthcoming book, titled If you're so smart, why aren't you happy? can help you review and assimilate the material covered in this book at your leisure. For Coursera learners alone, the hardcover version of the book is available for a deep discount of 50%, plus shipping and handling. You can order the hardcover for 50% off by writing to Aaron at: Aaron@800ceoread.com. Please mention that you are a student of the "coursera happiness course" in your email. The course will feature guest appearances by several well-known thought leaders, including: - Dan Ariely (author of Predictably Irrational and, soon to be released, Irrationally Yours), - Ed Diener (“Dr. Happiness”), - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (author of Flow), By taking this course, you will discover the answers to questions such as: - Why aren’t the smart-and-the-successful as happy as they could—or should—be - What are the “7 Deadly Happiness Sins” that even the smart and the successful commit?, and - What are the “7 Habits of the Highly Happy” and how can you implement them in your life? By the end of the course, I expect students who have been diligent with the lectures and exercises to not just gain a deeper understanding of the science of happiness, but to also be significantly happier....

Top reviews

CR

Apr 23, 2018

Excellent course, Professor Raj is great. I found it very helpful to see what types of personality traits I have that may contribute to my happiness level and possible approaches to dealing with them.

AG

May 23, 2021

This course is a joy! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Practical advice based on long-term research, interviews with worldwide experts on the topics discussed, and a fabulous professor. So great!

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By Rasha A

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Jan 30, 2019

Thank you soooooooooo much

By Yaneth C R G

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Apr 9, 2018

Gracias por la experiencia

By Adrianna M

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May 25, 2017

Me cambio la vida ! Thanks

By Camila B

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Jun 13, 2016

Excellent, very inspiring!

By Alexandra B

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Feb 1, 2016

Great concept! Much needed

By Fanny C

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Dec 19, 2015

Dinámico y enriquecedor :)

By Jessica C

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Nov 17, 2015

What an awesome adventure!

By Shin I R

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Nov 18, 2022

This is a amazing course.

By Anitha S

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Jul 13, 2021

It was a Great Experience

By Aryan P

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Jun 30, 2021

It was a good experience.

By Darpan

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Jul 17, 2020

good to enhance knowledge

By Pongsakorn K

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Jul 2, 2020

love This course so much.

By SHAMIL B A

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Jun 6, 2020

It's a good experience...

By Nilabh P

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May 11, 2020

YOUR COURSE IS VERY GOOD.

By Claudia I H

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Oct 17, 2019

Excelent course , thank y

By Adab A A

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Oct 22, 2016

very inspirational course

By alfonso g

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Mar 10, 2016

excellent in every aspect

By Sue

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Mar 7, 2016

Very well-designed course

By Sajjad H

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Dec 22, 2015

Cant get better than this

By Ana V

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Oct 11, 2015

Excellent in all aspects!

By 彭丽红

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Sep 14, 2015

really so great,i love it

By yu

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Aug 14, 2015

i like ALOHA very much :)

By Dilip K

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May 1, 2022

Excellent course indeed!

By GOURAV S

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Jul 29, 2020

asum learning experience

By Adarsh S

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Jun 30, 2020

the course is very good.