The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It

ISBN: 1538743205

Author: Besser Ph.D, Lorraine

Condition: New

Philosopher and professor Dr. Lorraine Besser reveals the missing third piece in our search for the Good Life-what she calls The Interesting-and teaches us how to cultivate it in our lives.Traditionally, philosophers and psychologists have thought of the Good Life in terms of happiness or meaning, or some combination of both. But, if its really that simple, why arent more of us achieving that truly good life? Youve hit all the markers, jumped on the happiness train, committed to a gratitude practice, sought purpose in your work, and yet The Good Life youre seeking is still out of reach.Emerging research is revealing that there is more to the good life than the current -and even ancient-conversation suggests. This has been identified as psychological richness. Dr. Lorraine Besser shows how psychological richness helps to make our Good Lives more interesting. Interesting experiences captivate our minds, engage our thoughts and emotions, and often change our perspective. In this illuminating book, youll take a deeper dive into the ways that you can cultivate the interesting in your everyday life, including:How to develop an interesting mindsetHow to harness the power of noveltyHow to turn obstacles into adventuresWhether you feel like something is missing from your life, or youre yearning for more, Besser's groundbreaking manifesto will guide you toward a fuller, more satisfying life.Longlisted for the 2024 Porchlight Business Book Awards