Take-aways: Behind every story of success is a series of opportunities, and seemingly insignificant actions that lead to extraordinary results. While the level of effort necessary to reach prominent success is long and high, there may be more at play then just “the grind.” What does this mean for us mortals? Success isn’t genetic OR luck…. it exists at the crossroad of Preparation (within our control) and Opportunity (within our control to be open to it).

Take-aways: The old way of measuring growth in our country (GDP) isn’t working anymore (if it ever did). It fails to consider two important aspects of humanity: well-being and sustainability. This book takes a look at how the governments of other countries are using policy to put the well-being of their people at top priority, through the GNH (Gross National Happiness). The book provides sound evidence for the benefit of the “Happiness" Movement”, and resources so that anyone in the community, from the citizen to the policymaker, can begin the process of making “happiness and well-being the purpose of [your] government.”