Summary:
The book challenges societal narratives about what constitutes a successful and fulfilling life, such as wealth, marriage, and career achievements. It presents evidence from happiness research to argue for a more individualistic approach to well-being, encouraging readers to define their own paths to happiness.
Key points:
1. Dolan debunks the myth of a universal perfect life, such as marriage and wealth, noting it doesn't fit everyone's happiness.
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