How to be happier- with positive psychology expert Tal Shahar

An expert on leadership and positive psychology, Tal Ben-Shahar combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help guidance, and spiritual principles to teach people how to optimize their success and happiness.

Guest Bio

Tal is an author, lecturer, and former squash player. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.

The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world.

An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships. He obtained his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.

Main Topics

• What is happiness?
• Why should happiness be the ultimate currency for every athlete ( even though you can’t really pursue happiness directly)?
• What would Tal have done differently, knowing what he now knows, as a competitive squash player, to enhance his performance and well-being?
• When is perfectionism helpful, and when is it harmful?
• Where does lasting self-esteem really come from?
• Why are so many superstars miserable?
• What’s a healthy approach toward goal setting?
• Happiness practices you can use immediately.

Connect with Tal Ben Shahar

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Additional Resources

• The Power of Full Engagement, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.
• Six pillars of Self-Esteem, Nathaniel Branden.
• Happier, by Tal Ben Shachar