reasonpassion's review against another edition
5.0
With a great deal of intelligent humor, this exploration of the so-called "negative side" of humanity is a goldmine for better living. The positive thinking movement is not so much dismissed, as it is shown to be only half of the equation of our humanity. Running away from the inevitability of pain and change only perpetuates a blindness to "negative" events happening regardless. You won't stop reading at the end, either because you'll immediately want to read it again, and/or moving on to the great material mentioned throughout.
latifab's review against another edition
4.0
In this book the author is trying to explain the hidden value of anti-positivity as he explains the concept of “The Negative Path to Happiness”.
In summary, the book follow the analogy of how sometimes one trying so hard to do/achieve something sabotages one’s attempt to do it.
In summary, the book follow the analogy of how sometimes one trying so hard to do/achieve something sabotages one’s attempt to do it.
bailey_the_bookworm's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Interesting, valuable stuff, but not on the same level as Four Thousand Weeks. Still worth a read, though, especially the chapters about the Stoics and goals imo
poachedeggs's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this was a strange experience: there were three references to books/authors I had read in the last week or two - the concept of mono no aware from [b:The Roads to Sata: A 2000-Mile Walk Through Japan|171242|The Roads to Sata A 2000-Mile Walk Through Japan|Alan Booth|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1266488012s/171242.jpg|165359], memento mori from, well, [b:Memento Mori|120158|Memento Mori|Muriel Spark|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348186701s/120158.jpg|2934614], and a reference to John Fowler.
I really enjoyed spotting all these connections - it was just as though my subconscious was trying to bring me to another level of happiness without 'positive thinking'!
I really enjoyed spotting all these connections - it was just as though my subconscious was trying to bring me to another level of happiness without 'positive thinking'!
otterforce's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I have thoroughly enjoyed this read. It didn't bring a lot of new specifics to my view, more so, it gave me the vocabulary to voice a lot of my thoughts I've had before and sources to follow further down the rabbit hole. Well written, engaging, and approachable.
justinbuffalo's review
5.0
One of the most intriguing books I've read on awhile. Heard Oliver on the 10% Happier podcast and decided to get this book. So glad I did.
weebit's review against another edition
Felt like I wouldn’t get anymore insight by reading the remainder of the book