If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t you Happy? by Raj Raghunathan Summary
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Why do smart, successful people often feel unfulfilled? Raj Raghunathan's acclaimed guide - paired with his top-rated Coursera course - reveals the seven "deadly happiness sins" that trap high achievers. Discover why chasing superiority actually blocks your path to genuine joy.
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The Happiness Paradox: When Intelligence Isn't Enough
Why do smart, successful people often struggle with happiness? This question haunted Raj Raghunathan, who transformed from a carefree child into a stressed academic before realizing something vital was missing. The fundamental happiness paradox he discovered is both simple and profound: we consistently make choices that undermine our happiness despite claiming it's our top priority. When business students were asked which job would make them happier-a high-paying but stressful position or a lower-paying but rewarding one-78% chose the rewarding job. Yet under simulated interview pressure, more than half selected the higher-paying option instead. This disconnect affects thousands of our daily decisions. We devalue happiness for three key reasons: it seems too abstract compared to concrete goals like money; we harbor negative beliefs about happiness (fearing it breeds laziness); and we fall prey to "medium maximization"-pursuing means (like money) while forgetting our ultimate goal. The solution isn't directly chasing happiness-that backfires spectacularly. Like trying to force sleep, the harder we pursue happiness, the more elusive it becomes.
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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