by Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos
First published 2014
Arianna Huffington argues that our obsession with money and power creates a dangerous recipe for burnout. The Huffington Post cofounder learned this firsthand when exhaustion caused her to collapse, breaking her cheekbone and requiring multiple medical scans. Despite her status as one of the world's most influential women, she questioned whether traditional success metrics truly matter. Huffington proposes a third dimension to success beyond wealth and power. This includes well being, intuition, wonder, and compassion. She points out that eulogies celebrate memories and kindness, not PowerPoint presentations or long office hours. Drawing on research in psychology, sleep science, and physiology, she demonstrates how meditation, mindfulness, and unplugging can transform our lives. The book combines personal stories of balancing career demands with raising two daughters alongside scientific evidence. Huffington presents practical strategies for cultural change in workplaces and personal habits, showing readers how to avoid the stress related illnesses plaguing modern society.
Genres: psychology, business, non-fiction, health, 21st-century, personal-development
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-improvement
368 pages · Hardcover · Harmony