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The Power of Meaning
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The Power of Meaning

Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness

by Emily Esfahani Smith

Recommended by Adam Grant and Amy Cuddy

Recommended by Adam Grant and Amy Cuddy

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Philosophy, Psychology, and Personal Development.

"This wise, stirring book argues that the search for meaning can immeasurably deepen our lives and is far more fulfilling than the pursuit of personal happiness. There is a myth in our culture that the search for meaning is some esoteric pursuitthat you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to figure out life's great...

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Philosophy, Psychology, and Personal Development.

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Adam Grant

Adam Grant

Organizational psychologist; Wharton professor

Some of the many books I'm enjoying: @EmEsfahaniSmith @PorathC @stevemagness @BStulberg @tdufu @stevenbjohnson @bonniestjohn @ktparkerphoto | The 2017 books that have taught me the most span meaning to resilience, addictive Technology, to rejuvenating cities:
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