We live in a world of abundance and prosperity. Technology has brought us closer and keeps us more connected than ever before. Medical advances protect and heal us. And yet, so many of us trudge through life feeling heavy, empty, stressed, and alone.
The answer to this paradox can be found in the evolutionary biology of our brains, which are hardwired for fear. Over millions of years, our brains have evolved to keep our bodies safe and secure, continuously scanning the environment for threats. When our brains sense threat, they release adrenaline and cortisol to prepare our bodies for fight or flight. These prediction-making capabilities of our brains are what allowed us to climb to the top of the food chain, despite not being the largest or strongest in the animal kingdom.
Unfortunately, our brains are maladapted to today's highly volatile, uncertain times. While there are little to no physical threats of the carnivorous kind, we face psychological threats to our egos and identities-and this, multiple times a day. The fight or flight responses that work so well to ensure our survival against physical threats don't serve us so well against these modern psychological threats. And so, in the face of accelerating change, many people find themselves chronically anxious, triggered by even the smallest stressors.
Hardwired for Happiness distills cutting-edge research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom traditions into nine proven practices that can rewire your brain to seek happiness instead of fear. As you read this book, you will:
Begin your own Hardwired for Happiness transformation today by learning to master your inner world, and live with more joy, well-being, meaning, and love.
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"In our fast-changing, volatile, and unpredictable world, we need leaders who embody a mindset of abundance and lead with compassion and purpose. Ashish's book Hardwired for Happiness presents a highly accessible and practical set of frameworks that we can all use to become more joyful, kinder, compassionate, and purposeful."
- Sundaram Nagarajan, President and CEO at Nordson Corporation
"Into our third year of the pandemic and an ever uncertain and complex world, Hardwired for Happiness brilliantly brings us back to the fundamentals. This book beautifully weaves in the latest breakthroughs from science, philosophy, and ancient spiritual wisdom to help leaders thrive and overcome their personal and professional challenges."
- Patrick Criteser, President and CEO at Tillamook
"Beautifully combining storytelling and research, Ashish Kothari provides a map that can help you find the path to your best self. A powerful and accessible guide."
- Tal Ben-Shahar, Co-founder of Happiness Studies Academy
"Through his life, Ashish achieved many summits of excellence. He has done it again. Ashish distilled the essence from hundreds of books and talks from great masters in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom, and from the book of his own life, to gift us an elegant guide to support us in taking a journey inward to living our best life. It is filled with simple yet powerful practices, supported by a wealth of references, research nuggets, and heartfelt stories. A book to keep by our bedside and return to frequently, using it as a life compass."
- Johanne Lavoie, Partner at McKinsey & Company, coauthor of Centered Leadership: Leading with Purpose, Clarity, and Impact