The Pursuit of Perfect: to Stop Chasing and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life Audiobook

" I read this book to start dealing with my perfectionism. Originally recommended by my dentist, and now by myself. It's a straightforward read and I got through it relatively quickly. I loved the part about embracing aging. Encourages you to incorporate more optimalism into your life. Couldn't we all use a little more of that? "

" The majority of my childhood was a complete pursuit of perfection till I got to high school. I was captain of every sport, learn to do everything a bit better. When I got to high school my lack of perfection caused a complete mental downward spiral into depression that lasted to adulthood. I read this book a couple years ago and it really changed my life and made me realize that I was ok where I was and that I didn't need to be "Perfect". "

" Good mix of information. A lot of references to sources I've read in the past - but good to see them reinforced again. Deals with the concept of failure and perfectionism and the preferred way to handle some situations. not life changing - but an interesting read that has made me think about myself a bit differently. "

" THE psychology book of my life! amazing "

" The perfectionist in me appreciated the advice given by Ben Shahar. I found it too similar to Happier, though, which I read first. Both books are great if you want to learn more about Positive Psychology. I'm not into self-help so I appreciate a more objective approach to happiness. I have utilized a lot of Ben Shahar's tips to great success. "

" This book for me was interesting and hopeful. I could identify myself in every page, and with each word I progressed through, I felt lighter and more capable. I don't typically read these types of books, but am thankful that I have. "

" Not the first book I've read on positive psychology, but a great introduction to it for anyone (and a great addition to my thoughts on the subject), whether looking to learn about the field or not. Probably wouldn't be a bad hand-out to incoming first years on any campus in the country. "

" for all us perfectionists all there "

" Loved it! If you ever feel the doldrums of being caught in a downward spiral about your the lack of time in your schedule, insecurities about yourself, need to control every situation, getting mad a minute things in your life, then this is the book for you! "

" Very interesting book. It tells us that we should be optimal and not seek perfection. Accepting failure as part of our lives would definitely improve our quality of living. This is a must-read for all those perfectionists out there! "

" Everyone needs to read this one. Give yourself and those around you a break. NOBODY is perfect, so stop stressing so much. "

" Really interesting take on the widespread phenomenon of perfection; how it harms people; and what you can do about it. "

" I liked the discussion of cognitive distortions, but it didn't really cover any new ground. "

" A very good book for perfectionists to read, if only because it allows you to see that 1) you aren't the first/only one to feel this way and 2) there's a better way to be, that doesn't compromise your success. "

" I liked Happier, but I really thought this one could have been condensed into a magazine article. No new ground, really. "

" While Tal Ben-Shahar goes farther into New Age and Eastern Religion philosophy than I am comfortable with, there was a great deal about this book that I really liked. "

" Interesting concept of not trying to stop your perfectionist tendencies but tweak your perceptions and use them for good instead of evil. "

" I am learning to stop freaking out about the stuff that doesn't really matter. "

" An insightful, revealing, and ultimately hopeful read "

" Accessible text with great follow-up exercises that allow the reader to put positive psychology principles into practice. "

" 3.5, really. Lots of applicable insight. "

" Read this book as part of a study group. There are lots of great one-liners that make one think but the sum total of the book will not surprise or shock you. Application- You never know how your actions may effect those around you, live in the moment but plan for the future. "

" I wasn't any happier after reading this book than I was before I read it. "

" Fantastic! Coming from a guy that created a Harvard class on happiness, a class that drew in more students than any campus has ever seen...need I say more. I love the outlook of what success is too. Success is not measured by money; it is measured by happiness. "

" Fantastic! Coming from a guy that created a Harvard class on happiness, a class that drew in more students than any campus has ever seen...need I say more. I love the outlook of what success is too. Success is not measured by money; it is measured by happiness. "

" A refreshing look at what happiness is and how to obtain it. The book is a little thin on any empirical justification for his theories and has some dodgy food metaphors, but intuitively it seems right and I found myself agreeing with a lot of what he said. "

" Very insightful! I would recommend to anyone wishing to stray away from the typical "self-help" book. "

" Oh well. Great cover, Harvard, a fellow Israeli, so I gave it a try. Found it said nothing new, and made it very simplistic. "

" It was an ok book. It made me think about what makes me happy, but it felt repetitive, especially the meditations at the end. "

" I loved this book. It is a bit of an academic look at happiness philosophies. Just like the Happiness Project it is something to read a little at a time. "

" Smart, insightful. He references studies and other people's work to back up his ideas. "

" I liked it alot , gave me a lot of good ideas and some tweaks in my thinking about how to achieve happiness in my life , and therefore be able to share that with those about me. "

" Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar offers suggestions for finding happiness based upon the most popular course at Harvard that he teaches. "

" Great tidbits in this book. Some things are a little cheesy, but that's not surprising for a book about being Happier. "

" Written by a Harvard professor, based on his positive psychology class. Not the best happiness book out there, but a quick read with some worthy insights and research results. "