Shane Jackson

In This Is the Thing, intention enthusiast Shane Jackson takes a deep dive into the answers that elude us to get at the heart of both why and how we can find purpose and experience joy. He delivers insights into every corner of our lives—from relationships to the choices we make to how we spend our time. Chapter by chapter, he offers experience, intuition, perspective, and reflection on specific slices of life, leaving the reader with gems that illuminate an actionable path to fulfillment.

Kirkus Reviews said, "Searching readers may benefit from this book and may be inspired to pick up other works that Jackson mentions in its pages… A conversational, upbeat advice book that draws on the author’s life experience," and a book reviewer said, "Reading this book feels like sitting down with a trusted mentor—someone who doesn’t just tell you what to think but asks the kinds of questions that encourage real growth."

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Nic Marks

Happiness is a Serious Business proves that happiness at work is not a soft extra – it’s the foundation of success. Happier employees deliver more than twice the value of those who are merely “OK.” They are 20–30% more productive, more creative, and they stay longer, avoiding the costly churn that undermines momentum. Too many teams get stuck in OK – surviving, but not thriving. This book shows leaders how to break through that ceiling.

Written by Nic Marks, statistician and creator of the Happy Planet Index, it turns science and data from thousands of teams into simple, practical tools. From the Five Ways to Happiness at Work to the Dynamic Model of Team Happiness, it offers a fresh, evidence-based roadmap. At its heart is the innovative “measure–meet–repeat,” a weekly rhythm that embeds happiness in everyday team life without costly programmes or gimmicks.

It helps people by aligning personal wellbeing with team spirit and organisational success – so everyone wins.

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Michelle Burke

Lilamani de Silva

Joy Card Guidebook is your resource to help increase joy and decrease stress. The science-based personal wellness tool with 48 rituals is divided into four categories promoting health benefits that nourish the mind, body, heart and soul. Our research showed the mere act of engaging with joy daily has the power to boost the immune system, elevate mood and inspire a positive outlook.

Why It Works - Scientifically proven activities tap into the body’s natural chemistry to release “feel-good hormones” like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins to help people rediscover joy, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience—one joy-filled moment at a time. These unique activities focus on different aspects of our lives using a holistic approach. Rituals like Judgment Free Day, Dance Party, Celebrate You and Notice the Joy Gems — are designed to be simple, uplifting, and repeatable, helping users build long-term habits for well-being. Consider joy your daily dose of self-care.

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Dr. David R Oxley

Dr Helmut Schuster

How do we find work that fulfills and sustains us? Can we choose professional joy over suffering?

We are suffering from an epidemic. Of suffering and disillusionment. Research shows that as many as 90% of us aren't engaged in our work. 60% say they aren't fulfilled by their jobs and a staggering 20% say its a source of misery in their lives.

A Groundhog Career, through a combination of the hugely entertaining Shey Sinope fable, and the accompanying deeply insightful and thought-provoking analysis from Drs Schuster & Oxley, illustrates the absurdities, temptations, rationalizations, consequences and compromises faced by anyone who wants to succeed in a world where all the power seems to be in the entrenched organizational systems. It also reveals how to be more aware of the risks, to stay aligned with your core identity and your convictions, and ultimately how to take control of your own career journey… to live professional life on your own terms.

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