Secrets of a Satisfying Life: Discover the Habits of Happy People - Softcover

Ireland, David D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801065461 ISBN 13: 9780801065460

Publisher: Baker Books, 2006

Synopsis

Research shows that only 20 percent of Americans consider themselves to be happy. What about the other 80 percent? Perhaps they are too busy. Maybe they are afraid to take risks. Whatever their reasons, these people have one thing in common: the desire to have a more satisfying life. "The secret to a happy life can be found simply in the practice of certain behaviors," writes David Ireland. In Secrets of a Satisfying Life, he provides practical advice for attaining happiness and satisfaction. Rather than focusing on the problems that need to be changed, Ireland teaches how to cultivate happiness by recognizing and practicing the habits of happy people. With interactive tools and insightful stories, David Ireland's simple approach will help people discover what they've been missing in life.

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From the Back Cover

Surveys reveal that only 20% of Americans are happy. Are you? Despite our wealth, advanced technologies, and leisure pursuits, we aren't any happier. Clearly the secrets to a happy, satisfying life do not lie in our circumstances. Rather, writes David Ireland, "the secret to a happy life can be found simply in the practice of certain behaviors." By studying the lives of happy people, Ireland discovered certain habits that lead to satisfaction with life. These habits, grounded in biblical principles, can be learned by anyone, regardless of their situation. The apostle Paul wrote that he had "learned to be content whatever the circumstances." These habits include checking our perspective, actively pursuing spiritual growth, cultivating hope, learning the art of forgiveness, and more. Here is practical advice for gaining satisfaction in life, illustrated by insightful and inspiring stories from the lives of happy people. "After reading this book you will finish the final page, close the back cover, and feel something good taking up residence inside you. Permanently!"--Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church and Willow Creek Association "The founder of my tribe (John Wesley) likes to say that 'happiness is holiness.' David Ireland gets to the bottom of those all-important 'habits' of holiness that birth the only life that can both satisfy and serve."--Leonard Sweet, author, Summoned to Lead "In the height of tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other shakings, David Ireland shows biblical principles to give you peace and happiness. This is a must-read for everyone!"--Ché Ahn, author and pastor of Harvest Rock Church

About the Author

David D. Ireland, Ph.D., is heard nationwide on daily radio and a weekly television show, IMPACT with David Ireland. He is pastor of the five-thousand-member Christ Church in Montclair, New Jersey, which he began in 1986 with six people. He holds degrees in engineering, theology, and organizational leadership.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0801065461
• ISBN 13: 9780801065460
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192