Happy someday: why do not believe myths about an ideal life. Dolan P.

get decent education, higher education, good work, marry those who are no worse than you, have a large salary, car, your own apartment or house, communicate with the right people, give your children all the best , to become a respected person Why many dream of this and try their best to realize dreams? Because in our society there are a number of established ideas about the ideal life, to which everyone is obliged to strive. But is it real happiness in it? Professor Paul Dolan claims that we do not achieve success and mental balance because we follow the obsolete social templates imposed on us throughout our lives by relatives, colleagues and the media. For the most part, we strive for the same goals as our parents, although the world has changed a lot since the time of their youth. The author of the book suggests answering simple questions showing how attached to other people's attitudes and how ready to be happy.

you are waiting for the faithful, sometimes discouraging conclusions that destroy myths about an ideal life. In its reasoning, Paul Dolan relies on the results of relevant research and vivid examples from life and his own practice.