Includes bibliographical references and index.

Want nothing. The first thing you must do before you can be happy ; Do this and criticism can't touch you ; The three words that will save you on your very worst days -- Do anything. The dream we all have that is completely wrong ; How to make more money than a Harvard MBA ; The secret to never being too busy again -- Have everything. How to turn your biggest fear into your biggest success ; The simple way to master your most important relationship ; The single best piece of advice you'll ever take.

What's the formula for a happy life? Neil illustrates how to want nothing, do anything, and have everything. If that sounds like a contradiction, you simply haven't unlocked the 9 Secrets to Happiness. Each secret takes a common ideal, flips it on its head, and casts it in a completely new light. Neil then goes a step further by providing step-by-step guidelines and hand-drawn scribbles that illustrate exactly how to apply each secret to live a happier life today. Controversial? Maybe. Counterintuitive? Definitely. It will teach you: · Why success doesn't lead to happiness · How to make more money than a Harvard MBA · The Saturday Morning Test, The Bench Test, and The Five People Test · Why multitasking is a myth · How eliminating options leads to more choice.