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The Antidote

Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking

by Oliver Burkeman · 2012 · 256 pages

Mark Manson
Mark Manson
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Mark Manson

About This Book

The Antidote explores the 'negative path' to happiness, arguing that the modern obsession with optimistic thinking often leads to more anxiety and failure. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, Buddhist mindfulness, and modern psychology, Oliver Burkeman investigates how embracing insecurity, uncertainty, and the reality of death can lead to a more resilient and contented life.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySelf-Improvement

Topics

BuddhismFailureHappinessMeditationMindfulnessStoicismUncertainty

Book Details

Published

2012

Pages

256

Language

en

ISBN

9780865479418

Audiobook Available

6h 13m
Narrated by Oliver Burkeman

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