A Practical Approach to Life Satisfaction

Powered by Emotional Knowledge and Grit

De: Robert Ott

Narrado por: Johnathan Welsh

Grit—defined as persistence and passion despite obstacles—has received much attention, yet books on this theme often idolize achievements at the expense of mental health. For instance, by the time Ernest Hemingway earned the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, he had demonstrated true grit by enduring an injury of war, witnessing the Spanish Civil War, and writing 15 groundbreaking volumes of literature. Yet by 1961, he had divorced three women and died by suicide.

This book shifts the paradigm around grit away from accomplishments to a far more attainable and pleasing end: life satisfaction, which results in a deep, abiding, and overarching sense of contentment with life. A Practical Approach to Life Satisfaction argues that constantly striving to pursue accolades is more likely to drive individuals into the ground instead of leading them to fulfillment. However, when grit works together with emotional intelligence, it can yield marked improvements in life satisfaction.

Written in an engaging style, this book is an essential resource for teachers, parents, and others who shape the next generation. It weaves academic content with personal narratives and reflective questions so you can hone the tool of grit with emotional intelligence to achieve life satisfaction.

©2022 Robert Ott (P)2022 Robert Ott

This how to guide is amazing

This book is ideal for anyone going through a tremendous change in their life. As uncertain as the world is, this book offers, real life ways to cope, manage, and persevere any challenge.

The title sounded good, but…

I love and appreciate the thorough and scientifically sound approach to contemporary positive psychology and expect some background in a good self-help presentation. Dr Ott could have completely left out chapter 2 (of which there were parts 1 through 3 constituting 3 hours of superfluous self-indulgence). I appreciate personal background and direct experience as well as rigorous scientific testing, but geez! Let me save you the money and more importantly the time… learn about yourself through the tools of emotional intelligence and Duckworth’s work on ‘Grit’ or perseverance and perspective-taking and you’ll be happier with your lot and life. DONE!
Who was this guys editor and publisher?