The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
nukie19's review against another edition
2.0
I very much enjoyed Buettner's original [b:The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest|2213117|The Blue Zones Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest|Dan Buettner|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1320442392s/2213117.jpg|2218905] so I thought this would be another slam dunk. Unfortunately, this really fell flat to me. By about half-way through, I got bored with the information as it got very repetitive and started to feel like filler just to make the book "long enough." I also really hated how so many of the recommendations definitely cannot apply to many people. One big example of this was all the shade Buettner threw at introverts: "Act extroverted, even if you are an introvert." I just don't believe that telling someone to act outside of what makes them feel happy (i.e., being recharged by having time alone) is good advice.
sheilabookworm3369's review against another edition
4.0
Nice! The happiest countries have different things going for them and similar things. Sense of community, educating the kids, preventative medical care, etc, and then there's the stuff that's unique to each country and totally doable in this country (meaning it's not limited to geographically). Like a productive career that can be accomplished in less than 40 hrs a week & includes a healthy, productivity-inducing amount of socializing. Sounds awesome to me, but I can see that's not going to be an overnight change in this part of the world. Dang it. ;-)
meganxyt's review against another edition
5.0
Ever finished a book feeling super inspired? Because YUP THAT'S ME! Disclaimer... I work for Blue Zones Project and have met Dan Buettner a few times so I may be a little bias. I also will say that I have a hard time separating my previous knowledge of Blue Zones from the contents of the book so my thoughts and feelings truly are towards Blue Zones as a whole.
Dan Buettner does an awesome job explaining how happiness isn't just something individuals create for themselves. Happiness also derives from optimizing your environment, ensuring policies putting well-being first are in place, and shifting into a positive and purposeful mentality. Before you know it, you'll be nudged into living a happier, healthier life.
My favorite part of this book are the stories collected from around the world. All individuals that speak with Buettner come from very different communities/backgrounds and have unique life experiences; however, all seem to weave together the three strands Buettner focuses on: pleasure, purpose, and pride.
I strongly believe in the Blue Zones mission and I am so grateful for Dan Buettner, his research, and the current work done in our communities. Since joining the project and reading Blue Zones of Happiness, I can honestly say that I've become a much happier and healthier person.
Dan Buettner does an awesome job explaining how happiness isn't just something individuals create for themselves. Happiness also derives from optimizing your environment, ensuring policies putting well-being first are in place, and shifting into a positive and purposeful mentality. Before you know it, you'll be nudged into living a happier, healthier life.
My favorite part of this book are the stories collected from around the world. All individuals that speak with Buettner come from very different communities/backgrounds and have unique life experiences; however, all seem to weave together the three strands Buettner focuses on: pleasure, purpose, and pride.
I strongly believe in the Blue Zones mission and I am so grateful for Dan Buettner, his research, and the current work done in our communities. Since joining the project and reading Blue Zones of Happiness, I can honestly say that I've become a much happier and healthier person.
mrjdakar's review against another edition
I have so many highlighted sections from this fascinating book. Just as Dan writes, "It won't give you instant fixes, but it will tell you how to stack the proverbial deck in favor of the most joyful, fulfilling, and appropriate life for you."
noodlebrain's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a decent book. No surprises to improve someone’s life. It’s just common sense
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