Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. He is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world.
Marc Schulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Chair in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College. He also directs the Data Science Program and previously chaired the psychology department and Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD program at Bryn Mawr. Dr. Schulz received his BA from Amherst College and his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a practicing therapist with postdoctoral training in health and clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School.
"I'm beyond thrilled that Dr. Waldinger and Dr. Schulz are
publishing the findings of the Harvard Study. Over the years, I've
discussed their research and recommended Dr. Waldinger's TED talk
around the world. I can hardly wait to recommend The Good Life.
It's accessible, interesting, and grounded in research--and is
bound to make a difference in the lives of millions."--Tal
Ben-Shahar, bestselling author of Being Happy: You Don't Have to Be
Perfect to Lead a Richer, Happier Life, and Happier: Learn the
Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
"The Good Life tells the story of a rare and fascinating study of
lives over time. This insightful, interesting, and well-informed
book reveals the secret of happiness--and reminds us that it was
never really a secret, after all."--Daniel Gilbert, author of the
New York Times best-seller Stumbling on Happiness; and host of the
PBS television series This Emotional Life
"In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on
scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart. Capitalizing
on the most intensive study of adult development in history, they
tell us what makes a good life and why."--Angela Duckworth, author
of Grit, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of
Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, co-founder and CEO of
Character Lab
"Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz lead us on an empowering quest
towards our greatest need: meaningful human connection. Blending
research from an ongoing 80-year study of life satisfaction with
emotional storytelling proves that ancient wisdom has been right
all along - a good life is built with good relationships."--Jay
Shetty, bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and host of the
podcast On Purpose
"This book is simply extraordinary. It weaves 'hard data' and
enlightening case studies and interviews together seamlessly in a
way that stays true to the science while humanizing it. And what an
important lesson it teaches. It helps people to understand how they
should live their lives, and also provides a spectacular picture of
what psychology can be at its best. It is data driven, of course,
but data are just noise without wise interpretation."--Barry
Schwartz, author of Practical Wisdom (with Kenneth Sharpe) and Why
We Work
"Waldinger and Schulz are world experts on the counterintuitive
things that make life meaningful. Their book will provide welcome
advice for a world facing unprecedented levels of unhappiness and
loneliness."--Laurie Santos, PhD, Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon
Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of the podcast
The Happiness Lab podcast
"Waldinger and Schulz have written an essential -- perhaps the
essential -- book on human flourishing. Backed by extraordinary
research and packed with actionable advice, The Good Life will
expand your brain and enrich your heart."--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New
York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and A
Whole New Mind
"Want the secret to the good life? Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
give it to you in this magnificent new book. Based on the longest
survey ever conducted over people's lives, The Good Life reveals
who winds up happy, who doesn't, and why--and how you can use this
information starting today."--Arthur C. Brooks, Professor, Harvard
Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times
bestselling author
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