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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

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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 Ryoko N

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Nov 3, 2019

人生のもっと早い時期に学んでいたら、いろいろな場面で違う選択をしていたかもしれないと思うような有意義な講義でした。本人と周りの人の幸せな生活のために多くの若い人に学んでほしいです。

By Valentina F ( w V

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May 31, 2017

I absolutley love this course, it was so good, i enjoyed every single video and excercise!

By Connie

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Sep 8, 2015

One of the best courser courses I have watched so far. Thanks for the whole team's effort.

By Megha C

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Oct 19, 2020

The course helped me a lot. I have learned many new things . This course changed my life.

By Rohit K G

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Oct 12, 2020

This Course is really helpful if you do follow all the techniques it is really beneficial

By Leoba M

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Jun 6, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the course. It is well detailed and worth the effort.

By ursula r

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Jun 3, 2020

Lo disfrute mucho y me quede con aprendizajes muy valiosos!!!, GRACIAS desde Lima-Peru!!!

By Maggi M

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Jun 21, 2018

A great course! Fun and full of interesting details that will definitely enhance my life!

By Flavia O S d S L

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Feb 25, 2018

Fantastic! Congratulations for the instructor Raj, he makes the course to be instigating.

By Meera U

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Jul 22, 2020

Really enjoyed it, thanks for all the effort by Prof. Raj, team and all other professors

By Soumita M

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Jun 21, 2020

Awesome and I have learned many information from this course and it has helped me a lot.

By Andre A J d S

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Jun 15, 2020

Great course and Professor. Ideas are based on studies from other well known Professors.

By Aishwarya S

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Dec 12, 2019

It was a great exposure to my course! I am thankful to Coursera for such an opportunity.

By Shmayah L

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Oct 14, 2016

Very good course, makes you think again about live.

And what to pursue in your life time.

By Pilar R

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Sep 4, 2015

Well structured, easy to follow and very, very useful.

Thank you for such a great course!

By Akhilesh M

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Aug 20, 2015

An amazing course. Interactive, relevant and absolutely fun. Raj is a great inspiration.

By Regi J

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Mar 1, 2022

It was an excellent course and was very useful to me. I learnt a lot from this course.

By Claudia d l F C V

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May 27, 2021

Me sirvió mucho, debo seguir esforzándome en mi vida cotidiana, no debo de derrumbarme.

By Daniela G H

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Aug 18, 2020

The best thematic, the best instructor, the best program.

Excelent!, thank you very much

By Petryshyn H

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Jul 14, 2020

I really liked the course. Thanks to the team for the good work. Recomend for everybody

By Ceci G

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Jun 13, 2020

It was veeeery motivating to pursue habits that can increase happines in my dayli life.

By Alberto A

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Aug 29, 2019

Excellent course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could assure you that I am happier today!!!!

By Donghyun K

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Aug 10, 2019

Excellent! Fantastic! Every person must watch this lecture several times in his life!!!

By Susan S

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Feb 22, 2019

Useful class to help one understand themselves and create more happiness in their life.

By Henrique N

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Oct 29, 2017

I've taken more than 5 MOOcs and this one was the best one. It really changes your life