All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Getting and Spending (8 hrs.): Vanderkam shows how each of us can figure out better ways to use what we have to build the lives we want. Drawing on the latest happiness research as well as the stories of dozens of real people, Vanderkam offers a contrarian approach that forces us to examine our own beliefs, goals, and values.
Among her advice:
- Laugh at the Joneses: It’s human nature to compare yourself to those around you, but you can create lifestyle that brings you personal satisfaction without copying your neighbors.
- Embrace the selfish joy of giving: Giving back not only helps you build karma, it also helps you build a community - which is much more fulfilling than a tax deduction.
