How do people define their personal meaning in life? Why are there winners and losers in society? Where does happiness begin? What are the common success factors of a Roman emperor, a prison inmate sentenced to ten tears, a concentration camp survivor and a Forbes 100 billionaire?
There has never been more peace, abundance and prosperity in the world and yet society is falling into pessimistic and depressive moods. In every friendship circle of today's youths, at least one person with depression or an eating disorder can be found. How can it be explained that despite this abundance of opportunities, we are no happier than ever before - on the contrary, in fact?
In the pursuit of answers, the authors analyzed the mismatch of our ancient reward system with life in the 21st century and stumbled upon a millennia-old philosophy and the secret to happiness and self-fulfillment.
Lessons Learned is written for young adults who want to get a head strat by capitalizing on ancient wisdom