"The Quest for Happiness Is a Universal Fact. It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure happiness, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings. So says Professor Gad Saad, the author of the sensational bestseller The Parasitic Mind and the irrepressible host of The Saad Truth podcast. In this provocative, entertaining, and life-changing new book, he roams through the scientific studies, culls the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion, and draws on his extraordinary personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon turned academic celebrity"--

On being the happy professor -- Ancient and modern wisdom regarding the good life -- Key life decisions : the right life partner and the ideal job -- Sweet spot : all good things in moderation -- Life as a playground -- Variety as the spice of life (sometimes) -- On persistence and the anti-fragility of failure -- It's (almost) never too late- eradicate regret -- Don't worry : be happy