Nothing to Fix

The Life-Changing Science of Shifting Your Perspective

De: Robert Waldinger

From Robert Waldinger – director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Zen master, practising psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author – a revolutionary guide on how to live your best life, from one moment to the next.

In 2004, Dr Robert Waldinger became the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest-running study of happiness ever conducted. It should have been the pinnacle of a career spent uncovering what makes people thrive. Instead, he was left with a gnawing question: Is this all there is?

Searching for answers, Waldinger spent decades immersing himself in rigorous Zen meditation training and delving into the lives of the Study participants. He discovered a simple but transformative truth: life is less about what happens and more about how we meet what happens. Being 'Zen' isn’t about suppressing difficult emotions but instead turning toward them. And a fulfilling life comes not from chasing outcomes, but from embracing the process of living.

Nothing to Fix is a revelatory guide to the science and spirituality of human happiness – and offers readers radical perspective shifts that enable us to feel more completely alive.

‘A masterclass in perspective, acceptance and finding happiness where you least expect it’ Mel Robbins

‘A must-read for anyone who is seeking clarity, purpose and peace’ Jay Shetty

'A profound exploration of what it means to live fully in an increasingly chaotic world' Steven Bartlett

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Dr Robert Waldinger has done it again. In Nothing to Fix, he flips the script on everything we think we know about happiness. This isn’t just another self-help book telling you to fix yourself. Instead, Dr Waldinger shows us that the life we crave is already within reach – it’s about learning to see it clearly. This is a masterclass in perspective, acceptance and finding happiness where you least expect it. If you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, Nothing to Fix will show you how.

I have personally learned so much about human thriving from Dr Robert Waldinger’s research. I admire how he masterfully blends the timeless wisdom of Zen practice with the art of living well and science. Nothing to Fix is a must-read for anyone who is seeking clarity, purpose and peace within themselves.

The perfect synthesis of western science and eastern wisdom. It is a book I have long needed

Robert Waldinger’s Nothing to Fix is a profound exploration of what it means to live fully in an increasingly chaotic world. His insights – rooted in science, therapy and ancient wisdom – feel like a roadmap for anyone striving to find purpose and peace in their daily lives.

Bob Waldinger is a triple threat – a psychoanalyst, a scholar, and a Zen master – and this book reflects his polymathic powers. It pairs timeless wisdom with modern science. It offers a bracing message with undeniable warmth. And it delivers deep insights alongside practical guidance. Perhaps most important in a world where so many people feel uneasy and discontent, it meets the moment.

Dr Robert Waldinger’s work has had a tremendous influence on me personally. With his mix of modern science and ancient wisdom, he sits at an incredibly fascinating and fruitful intersection, one that has the potential to change the world.

I'm so excited for this book! Dr Waldinger uniquely combines his expertise on the science of happiness with a deep understanding of ancient traditions. This book will be filled with practical, evidence-based advice on how to live better and will help readers learn to avoid the misconceptions that so many of us have about living a good life. (Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast)

Dr Waldinger is a modern-day prophet, seamlessly combining science, history and heart-forward human storytelling to instill wisdom that sticks with you long after his words have finished. Most importantly, he is a product of his own ideas, exhibiting a contagious authenticity that makes you want to live in line with his teachings so that you too can experience their value in your life.

Smart, warm and accessible, Nothing to Fix is a treasure trove of scientific insight and ancient wisdom, converging on the key principles that tell us how to live well – in this and every other century.