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  • The Little Book of Lykke

  • Secrets of the World’s Happiest People
  • By: Meik Wiking
  • Narrated by: Meik Wiking
  • Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (304 ratings)

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The Little Book of Lykke

By: Meik Wiking
Narrated by: Meik Wiking
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Publisher's summary

Join the happiness revolution! The author of the New York Times best seller The Little Book of Hygge offers more inspiration and suggestions for achieving greater happiness by practicing Lykke (LOO-ka) - pursuing and finding the good that exists in the world around us every day.

While the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, happiness isn't exclusively Danish; cultures around the world have their own unique approaches to leading a contented, fulfilled life. For his work at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik Wiking travels the globe from Dubai to Finland, Rio de Janeiro to Bhutan, South Korea to the United States, to discover the secrets of the very happiest people.

In The Little Book of Lykke, Meik identifies the six factors that explain the majority of differences in happiness across the world - togetherness, money, health, freedom, trust, and kindness - and explores what actions we can take to become happier. As he reveals, we can deepen our blissfulness and contentment with little adjustments in our behavior, whether it's eating like the French (sitting around a table and savoring our time) or dancing the tango like Argentinians in Buenos Aires.

With his trademark warmth and wit, Meik explores the happiness gap for parents, how much money you really need to buy happiness, how we can be healthier without having to go to the gym, how we can learn to build trust and collaboration, how we can help ourselves by helping others, and why our expectations often outweigh our reality. Weaving together original research and personal anecdotes, The Little Book of Lykke is a global road map for joy that offers a new approach to achieving everyday happiness that not only improves our own lives but helps us build better communities and a better world.

©2017 Meik Wiking (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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A wonderful little book about happiness throughout the world.

I loved the first book The Little Book of Hygge. With this, while still focusing in on the Danes, Meik expands and looks at what makes people happy throughout the world. This book should be part of every MBA. It should be mandatory reading for every CEO, and politician. There are interesting tidbits that we can all incorporate into our daily lives. I will be revisiting this book many times.

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Great for Adults

I liked it but I can't share with kids since there are swear words in it.

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Just what I needed

I have been feeling disconnected lately and this book was just what the doctor ordered. It is humorous, optimistic, and gives examples of how to bring joy and happiness into your own life and community. I’m having my husband listen to it next. This is a wonderful and unexpected bright spot in my month.

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Highly recommended !

Are you in search of a more meaningful life? If so, this book will be a great addition to your library and will give you some great insights about improving your quality of life. I would give 10 stars ,if I could.

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I loved it

I was not sure About what to spect from this book, but it is my favorite book from the author so far.

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Look up for happiness, wonder and awe!!

We are Addicted2Wonder we teach people to look up at the stars and wonder there you will find happiness and peace this book was a fantastic listen under the starry skies it provided such fantastic ideas to implement in our daily lives !!!
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I liked it

Not my favorite, but very good. Similar to his book on Hygge. Excellent author doing excellent work. Would love to meet him.

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Loved.

This reading filled my heart, mind and soul ~ There were times I recognized what I don't have, what isn't mine. At times, I was filled with feelings of motivation, kindness & love. Excited to see where this will lead me. - after I re-read, make notes and take first step. Thank you, Meik Wiking for sharing this piece of you...

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A Great Read

Meik did a wonderful job writing, gathering data, and piecing the book together. I recommend everyone learning more about hygge, which is a part of my culture.

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Fantastic Book

Sometimes we all just need to be reminded happiness is never out of our reach.

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