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Author: Jonathan Rauch

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9781250078803

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/05/2018

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What is the happiness curve?
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Chapter 3Causes of the creation and disappearance of the midlife crisis
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Chapter 4How to get through a midlife crisis?
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Chapter 5Summary&Review
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Why listen to The Happiness Curve

Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Happiness Curve" by Jonathan Rauch offers valuable insights into the complex nature of happiness across different life stages. Rauch presents a compelling argument that our well-being often follows a U-shaped trajectory, peaking in our youth and later years while declining in midlife. By understanding these patterns, listeners can better equip themselves to navigate their own life challenges, make informed choices, and ultimately cultivate a more fulfilling and joyful life. The summary format provides a concise yet impactful overview, making it an accessible resource for anyone seeking to enhance their emotional well-being.

Author : Jonathan Rauch

Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a globally recognized think tank, and has written for National Journal, The Economist, and other well-known magazines. His articles appear in The Best Magazine Writing 2005. Rauch is also the recipient of the prestigious National Magazine Award and the National Headliner Award for magazine commentaries in the United States. His book The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50 translates sophisticated terms into an approachable language to help us better understand and cope with our midlife crises.

Key Insights from The Happiness Curve

  • The Happiness Curve suggests that happiness follows a U-shaped trajectory over the course of life, peaking in youth and later years while dipping in midlife. This midlife dip is often a period of reevaluation and transition, prompting individuals to seek deeper fulfillment.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of embracing the challenges of midlife as opportunities for growth and change, rather than as a sign of failure. By understanding this natural pattern of happiness, individuals can approach their 30s and 40s with greater acceptance and purpose.
  • Rauch discusses the role of social connections and a supportive community in sustaining happiness throughout life. Building and maintaining relationships is shown to be vital, especially during the challenging midlife years.
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