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The Algebra of Happiness

The pursuit of success, love and what it all means
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The Algebra of Happiness by Scott Galloway explores the pursuit of a fulfilling life through a mix of personal anecdotes and data-driven insights. The author delves into topics like career, relationships, and mental health, offering practical advice and reflections to help readers navigate their journey to happiness.
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The Algebra of Happiness

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The Algebra of Happiness by Scott Galloway is an insightful exploration of what it takes to lead a fulfilling and joyful life amidst the chaos of modern existence. This book is not just a self-help guide; it is a profound accumulation of Galloway's hard-won wisdom from his experiences as an entrepreneur, a professor, and a keen observer of human behaviour. Galloway, a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, deftly blends his signature no-nonsense style with heartfelt advice on how to thrive both personally and professionally.

Galloway delves deep into pressing questions that resonate with us all. How can you carve out a meaningful career rather than merely a lucrative one? Is achieving a work/life balance a realistic goal or a myth? What are the essential ingredients for a long-lasting and successful relationship? And perhaps most poignantly, what steps can you take now to ensure you have no regrets when you reach the ages of 40, 50, or 80?

According to Galloway, as you reach your mid-twenties, life often becomes overwhelmingly real and incessantly stressful. Even those who are exceptionally smart, hardworking, and elite can find themselves at a loss in a world that is loud, chaotic, and unpredictable. Recognising this, Galloway shifts his focus from traditional business strategy to life strategies that can help his students—and his readers—navigate and thrive in an often turbulent environment.

The book lays out a dynamic formula for living a well-rounded, gratifying life, offering practical advice on a variety of topics, including the right timing to buy property and the importance of balancing career ambitions with personal well-being. Using simple yet profound equations, Galloway converts nebulous concepts into tangible metrics, illustrating the complex relationships between success, resilience, happiness, and financial stability.

In The Algebra of Happiness, Galloway not only aims to maximise your happiness but also to minimise the inevitable stress life brings. This comprehensive guide is for anyone grappling with life's significant questions and seeking a path to a richer, more meaningful existence. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or reflecting on decades past, Galloway's wisdom offers a valuable lens through which to view and improve your life.

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The Algebra of Happiness offers raw and vulnerable wisdom, providing valuable insights through Galloway's mistakes and experiences. It delivers profound life lessons that resonate deeply and is highly recommended for everyone.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787632479

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Scott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He has founded nine companies, including Prophet, Red Envelope and L2. He is the bestselling author of The Four and The Algebra of Happiness and has served on the boards of directors of The New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. His Prof G and Pivot podcasts, No Mercy/No Malice blog, and Prof G YouTube channel reach millions. In 2020, Adweek named Pivot Business Podcast of the Year. In 2019, Scott founded Section4, an online education platform for working professionals where he teaches business strategy- section4.com.

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