How to Do Everything and Be Happy
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months
Prime members: New to Audible? Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
How to Do Everything and Be Happy
Buy for $17.28
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Peter Jones
-
By:
-
Peter Jones
About this listen
Every now and then a self-help book comes along that questions the very nature of happiness, shakes the very foundation of all the things you hold dear, and forces you to reconsider every assumption you've ever made. This isn't one of those books.
How to Do Everything and Be Happy is a book for ordinary people. With ordinary lives. It's for people who have been ambling along and wondering why they're not - well - just that little bit happier. It's a book for most people. It's a book for you.
Mumbo jumbo and jargon free, How to Do Everything and Be Happy is direct, practical, occasionally witty, and stuffed full of ways to make your life just that bit happier. If you've got a brain in your head, if you can pick up a pen, if you've got half an inkling about what makes you smile, How to Do Everything and Be Happy will show you how to fit those things into your life and, as a consequence, feel much, much happier.
©2012 Peter Jones (P)2012 Audible LtdListeners also enjoyed...
-
Personal Management Books
- This Book Includes: Essentialism Made Simple, Minimalist, Stoicism and Online Business Startup (Blissful Living)
- By: Anthony Wright
- Narrated by: Bob D
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 7
Feeling stressed out and tired all the time? Out of money by the end of the month? It is quite likely you answered yes to this question. Life ain't easy, that's the truth. And we make it even harder ourselves with unnecessary and unimportant stuff. Wouldn't it be nice to find a solution to all these problems? I won't lie, some of these tips will be hard to do because you are so used to doing them or having them in your everyday life, but it will get easier in no time. Material, emotional, and even electronic clutter is taking a toll on your mind and body.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Well worth it,
- By victor on 02-19-18
By: Anthony Wright
-
All It Takes Is a Goal
- The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap into Your Massive Potential
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 213
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 197
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 197
When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff got curious about tapping into his full potential, he launched a research study with Dr. Mike Peasley. They asked more than three thousand people if they felt they were living up to their full potential. Fifty percent of people reported that 50 percent of their full potential is untapped. That means half of us are walking around with half-lives. No wonder Twitter is so grumpy.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Author narration is perfect for this book
- By lyle29 on 03-08-24
By: Jon Acuff
-
Girl, Stop Apologizing (Audible Exclusive Edition)
- A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,646
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,791
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,665
Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough. In Girl, Stop Apologizing, number-one New York Times best-selling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company, Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people - whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee....
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
girl, listen.
- By Johanna on 03-08-19
By: Rachel Hollis
-
Soundtracks
- The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,182
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,922
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1,902
Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times best-selling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered. He commissioned a research study to ask 10,000 people if they struggle with overthinking too, and 99.5 percent said, "Yes!"
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Overthinking: Superpower > Superproblem
- By Marshall Coleman on 04-28-21
By: Jon Acuff
-
Finish
- Give Yourself the Gift of Done
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,139
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,649
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,599
Acuff knows the reason why many writers' novels go unfinished - it's the same reason why gyms are filled in the first week of January and empty by the end of the month and why people stop learning a new language once they get past the easy parts. It's not just that people lose momentum or get distracted. People give up on projects when they fail to live up to their own high expectations and decide that if they can't do something perfectly, they won't do it at all. If you're going to finish, you have to kill perfectionism.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
I couldn't finish it!
- By Bashar on 10-27-17
By: Jon Acuff
-
The Happiness Project
- By: Gretchen Rubin
- Narrated by: Gretchen Rubin
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,863
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,875
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3,856
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Disappointed
- By Brian on 03-14-11
By: Gretchen Rubin
-
Personal Management Books
- This Book Includes: Essentialism Made Simple, Minimalist, Stoicism and Online Business Startup (Blissful Living)
- By: Anthony Wright
- Narrated by: Bob D
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 7
Feeling stressed out and tired all the time? Out of money by the end of the month? It is quite likely you answered yes to this question. Life ain't easy, that's the truth. And we make it even harder ourselves with unnecessary and unimportant stuff. Wouldn't it be nice to find a solution to all these problems? I won't lie, some of these tips will be hard to do because you are so used to doing them or having them in your everyday life, but it will get easier in no time. Material, emotional, and even electronic clutter is taking a toll on your mind and body.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Well worth it,
- By victor on 02-19-18
By: Anthony Wright
-
All It Takes Is a Goal
- The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap into Your Massive Potential
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 213
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 197
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 197
When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff got curious about tapping into his full potential, he launched a research study with Dr. Mike Peasley. They asked more than three thousand people if they felt they were living up to their full potential. Fifty percent of people reported that 50 percent of their full potential is untapped. That means half of us are walking around with half-lives. No wonder Twitter is so grumpy.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Author narration is perfect for this book
- By lyle29 on 03-08-24
By: Jon Acuff
-
Girl, Stop Apologizing (Audible Exclusive Edition)
- A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,646
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,791
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,665
Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough. In Girl, Stop Apologizing, number-one New York Times best-selling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company, Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people - whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee....
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
girl, listen.
- By Johanna on 03-08-19
By: Rachel Hollis
-
Soundtracks
- The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,182
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,922
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1,902
Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times best-selling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered. He commissioned a research study to ask 10,000 people if they struggle with overthinking too, and 99.5 percent said, "Yes!"
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Overthinking: Superpower > Superproblem
- By Marshall Coleman on 04-28-21
By: Jon Acuff
-
Finish
- Give Yourself the Gift of Done
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,139
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,649
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,599
Acuff knows the reason why many writers' novels go unfinished - it's the same reason why gyms are filled in the first week of January and empty by the end of the month and why people stop learning a new language once they get past the easy parts. It's not just that people lose momentum or get distracted. People give up on projects when they fail to live up to their own high expectations and decide that if they can't do something perfectly, they won't do it at all. If you're going to finish, you have to kill perfectionism.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
I couldn't finish it!
- By Bashar on 10-27-17
By: Jon Acuff
-
The Happiness Project
- By: Gretchen Rubin
- Narrated by: Gretchen Rubin
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,863
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,875
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3,856
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Disappointed
- By Brian on 03-14-11
By: Gretchen Rubin
-
Stop Saying You're Fine
- Discover a More Powerful You
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,634
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,389
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,389
Right now, over 100 million Americans secretly feel frustrated and bored with their lives. If you've come to regard yourself as your own worst enemy; if you constantly daydream and wonder, "Is this all there is?"; if you have a tendency, when asked how you're doing, to just say "Fine," you may be one of them. If this sounds familiar, there's clearly something missing from your life. This book will help you discover what it is, and how to win it back.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
STOP and buy The Five Second Rule instead.
- By Ryan Healey on 07-19-17
By: Mel Robbins
-
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
- How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do
- By: Sarah Knight
- Narrated by: Sarah Knight
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,360
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,051
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 2,050
Are you stressed out, overbooked, and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? It's time to stop giving a f--k. This brilliant, hilarious, and practical parody of Marie Kondo's best seller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f--ks instead to people and things that make you happy. The easy-to-use, two-step not sorry method for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a f--k about
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
I wanted to like it
- By GolfZilla on 02-08-16
By: Sarah Knight
-
The Year of Less
- How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
- By: Cait Flanders
- Narrated by: Cait Flanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,980
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,674
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 2,667
In her late 20s, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy - only keeping her from meeting her goals - she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year. The Year of Less documents Cait's life for 12 months during which she bought only consumables.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Twenty-something coming of age
- By Kate Terrell on 06-23-18
By: Cait Flanders
-
Get It Done
- From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day
- By: Sam Bennett
- Narrated by: Sam Bennett
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
Creative people tend to see the world a little differently from everyone else. But that doesn't mean they can't zero in on their goals, get focused, get organized, and not only accomplish what they want to achieve but earn money doing it. In Get It Done, a beloved teacher and successful writer, actor, and comedian helps you get a handle on your own particular - even peculiar - creative process and harness your energies in positive, productive, and income-generating ways.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Helped me the most!
- By Pamela Holtzlander on 04-05-16
By: Sam Bennett
-
How to Be a Bawse
- A Guide to Conquering Life
- By: Lilly Singh
- Narrated by: Lilly Singh
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,251
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,034
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,021
Lilly Singh isn’t just a superstar. She’s Superwoman—which is also the name of her wildly popular YouTube channel. Funny, smart, and insightful, the actress and comedian covers topics ranging from relationships to career choices to everyday annoyances. It’s no wonder she’s garnered more than a billion views. But Lilly didn’t get to the top by being lucky—she had to work for it. Hard.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very inspirational!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-06-17
By: Lilly Singh
-
Faster Than Normal
- Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain
- By: Peter Shankman, Edward Hallowell - foreword
- Narrated by: Peter Shankman, Bernie Wagenblast
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,063
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 908
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 901
Peter Shankman is a busy guy - a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is a loving father to his young daughter. Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Good, not great
- By George on 07-25-18
By: Peter Shankman, and others
-
Broken Like Me
- An Insider's Toolkit for Mending Broken People
- By: Joseph Reid
- Narrated by: Joseph Reid
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 19
I go through most days feeling broken and having thoughts of suicide. So, here's my book to you. I didn't write it to make a lot of money, but out of a need to survive, and to hopefully help others who hear it. It is born out of my story of living with a mental illness. I write about things in this book that made life easier, and at times, probably kept me alive.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book made better by the author reading it
- By T. Campau on 05-07-22
By: Joseph Reid
-
Late!
- A Timebender’s Guide to Why We Are Late and How We Can Change
- By: Grace G. Pacie
- Narrated by: Grace G Pacie
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 37
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 37
Do you try not to be late, but it just keeps happening? You are not alone - one in five people struggle to be on time, and would love to change their lateness habit. Until now it’s been a lonely battle, but in this trailblazing audiobook Grace Pacie, a lifelong self-confessed "Timebender", reveals the surprising truth about why we are late - it’s not a personal failing, we are hard-wired that way. She explains not only when and why we are late, but also when and why we can be early; what is going on in our brains; and what we can do to fix it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
I'm a Time Bender.
- By Lakeisha Williams on 04-03-23
By: Grace G. Pacie
-
The 15 Minute Formula
- How Busy Moms Can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters, and Conquer Their Goals
- By: Cara Harvey
- Narrated by: Cara Harvey
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 23
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 17
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 17
As a busy mom, it can feel nearly impossible to find time to work on your goals. Between the piles of laundry, dishes in the sink, taking care of your home and the day to day demands, your to-do list can feel never ending. You feel like you barely have time to make dinner, so how are you going to find time for your goals?
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
15 Minute Formula
- By Mary on 07-04-23
By: Cara Harvey
-
Do Over
- Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck
- By: Jon Acuff
- Narrated by: Jon Acuff
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,569
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,231
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,206
New York Times best-selling author Jon Acuff has drawn millions of online fans who love his refreshing mix of humor, honesty, and wisdom about the world of work. Now he offers his most important audiobook yet, a guide to making big career changes - by choice or necessity - and escaping the horrible feeling of being trapped in the wrong job.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book!
- By Holly Richardson on 05-23-15
By: Jon Acuff
-
From the Ground Up
- Building a Dream House—and a Beautiful Life—Through Grit and Grace
- By: Noell Jett, Melissa Ferguson, Liz Marie Galvan - foreword
- Narrated by: Noell Jett
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
Growing up in poverty, in a family with extremist religious beliefs, Noell Jett knows what it’s like to work hard to survive. When she married Daniel and they began a family together, she discovered the joy of working hard to achieve her dreams. In From the Ground Up, Noell shares the unbelievable story behind her 3,700-square-foot custom farmhouse—built by hand and savvy influencer marketing—and the key strategies she learned about never giving up.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Such a great story
- By nicole on 05-20-23
By: Noell Jett, and others
-
Off the Clock
- Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done
- By: Laura Vanderkam
- Narrated by: Laura Vanderkam
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 494
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 423
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 409
In this book, Vanderkam reveals the seven counter-intuitive principles the most time-free people have adopted. She teaches mindset shifts to help you feel calm on the busiest days and tools to help you get more done without feeling overwhelmed. The strategies in this book can help if your life feels out of control, but they can also help if you want to take your career, your relationships, and your personal happiness to the next level. Vanderkam has packed this book with insights from busy yet relaxed professionals, including "time makeovers" of people learning how to use these tools.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent insight into how to change your mindset to get more enjoyment out of life
- By Susan Cameron on 06-20-18
By: Laura Vanderkam
What listeners say about How to Do Everything and Be Happy
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- reid b
- 09-12-12
Just listening to it made me happy
Not only does the book contain simple but very effective ways to improve your life, the author/narrator makes it a joy to listen to. Feeling blue? Put in your headphones and listen for a bit and you'll be cheered right up. It hasn't taken long and I have been putting his suggestions into action and have made some truly positive and exciting changes in my life.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Brian
- 08-21-12
A must "listen"
Where does How to Do Everything and Be Happy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Best
What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Do Everything and Be Happy?
Too many to list!
What does Peter Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The accent and British humor, a must listen instead of read!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"What do you want?!"
Any additional comments?
I have to say my most favorite book from Audible.com, love your voice, humor and of course the topic! I relisten to the chapters while at work, in the car, etc.. Thanks!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Jillian
- 07-06-12
short and simple but good advice
Is there anything you would change about this book?
no
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I thought it was brief but the end summarized the book well.
What does Peter Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Im assuming he read it the way he intended it to be read when he wrote it. I prefer audible books that are read by the authors for that same reason.
Did How to Do Everything and Be Happy inspire you to do anything?
yes, it inspired me to take more action in achieving my personal goals and to live life to the fullest everyday, or at least as much as possible.
Any additional comments?
This book succeeded in addressing a somewhat serious topic with a sense of humor.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Caitilin
- 12-24-12
Disappointing
I did not find this book very useful. Since I had bought the book, I forced myself to listen to the whole thing, hoping to glean something of use, but was disappointed. One of his main recommendations is to take multiple days off, on a regular basis, for this or that purpose. For those of us who work more than a 40 hour week (or even for those who work just 40 hours) it is not a very practical suggestion. His other recommendations of writing down goals and of affirmations are not new. I cannot think of anything I took away from this book.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!