Ask these thought-provoking questions as you read and reflect on the Acton Book Club’s first selection.
We’ve been reading the Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt. If you’ve been following along at home, here are some questions to think about. These are more for personal reflection. If you want to discuss the book, join the conversation our alumni started.
To get the most out of this great reading experience, here are some questions you might ask yourself:
Have you caught yourself using the “makes sense stopping rule,” where, when confronted with a complex problem, you made a snap decision and looked for evidence [pseudoevidence] to support it? (64)
Haidt talks about the hedonic treadmill and the adaptation principle — how we adapt to our improving circumstances, keeping our happiness levels the same. Has this been the case in your life? What are some examples? (86)
He also talks about factors that we can’t adapt to, like noise and long commutes. Are there ways you could minimize or eliminate these in your life? How? (92)
When was the last time you found yourself in a state of flow? (95)
How can you improve the fit between your strengths and your job?
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Ask these thought-provoking questions as you read and reflect on the Acton Book Club’s first selection.
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