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A review by mothmantha
100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It by David Niven
2.0
I don't know why I read these types of books, because they usually just leave me feeling annoyed rather than enlightened.
This book is full of simple, common sense suggestions. It includes groundbreaking advice such as get more sleep, eat more fruit, exercise, don't surround yourself with bad smells and be open to new ideas. Who would have thought incredibly obvious things would make me feel happier?
Actually, I want to rant about something small that was mentioned in this because this always rubs me the wrong way: stop telling people to never watch television ever because it will crush your soul and make you a uncreative robot, incapable of enjoying life. Yeah, you shouldn't watch it 24/7 but how about we all remain quiet and realize that television is a form of creativity? You know, there are writers, costume designers, actors, directors involved in about 99.9% of the shows you watch and I'm sure they'd be stoked to hear that their dreams and talents are actually the work of Satan. How about we support all kinds of creativity instead?
Also, screw this book - set big goals for yourself if you want to! Don't hold yourself back because you're worried your goals might be unrealistic. All you're doing is limiting yourself because you're worried failing will make you feel bad, but I'm pretty sure nobody would accomplish anything big if we're all too scared to set a big goal.
This book is full of simple, common sense suggestions. It includes groundbreaking advice such as get more sleep, eat more fruit, exercise, don't surround yourself with bad smells and be open to new ideas. Who would have thought incredibly obvious things would make me feel happier?
Actually, I want to rant about something small that was mentioned in this because this always rubs me the wrong way: stop telling people to never watch television ever because it will crush your soul and make you a uncreative robot, incapable of enjoying life. Yeah, you shouldn't watch it 24/7 but how about we all remain quiet and realize that television is a form of creativity? You know, there are writers, costume designers, actors, directors involved in about 99.9% of the shows you watch and I'm sure they'd be stoked to hear that their dreams and talents are actually the work of Satan. How about we support all kinds of creativity instead?
Also, screw this book - set big goals for yourself if you want to! Don't hold yourself back because you're worried your goals might be unrealistic. All you're doing is limiting yourself because you're worried failing will make you feel bad, but I'm pretty sure nobody would accomplish anything big if we're all too scared to set a big goal.