The Psychologically Rich Life: Choosing a Life Less Ordinary

A book about how to feel satisfied with life without getting stuck on the search for happiness.
Striving for happiness, we achieve successes—advancement at work, an increase in status, and higher income. But then we suddenly discover that there’s no joy: life seems to have worked out, but not quite. Why?
Psychologist Shigehiro Oishi conducted a large-scale study, analyzing hundreds of stories of both ordinary and well-known people, and found: external success does not provide true satisfaction. Only by enriching life with experience, impressions, and depth of living them can you feel truly fulfilled.
His book, which made it into the Next Big Idea Club list, flips familiar ideas about well-being and offers an alternative concept—psychologically rich living. The author believes it should be not only positive—difficulties and complex emotions are also necessary. Using this idea, you can change your view of your own path, turn mistakes into a source of strength, and get back the feeling of genuine joy.

Who is this book for?
For everyone ready to give up stereotypical ideas about happiness and the meaning of life.
For those looking for a conscious path to self-realization and who want to live a full life, feeling satisfied with the experience they live through.
For those who value inspiring books on psychology and self-development.

Book highlights
A scientifically grounded alternative concept of happiness.
From a world-class expert, a psychology professor.
Combines research, stories of both famous and ordinary people, and examples from literature, philosophy, and film.
Helps accept uncertainty and difficulties in order to make your life deeper and richer.

This book includes additional material in the form of a PDF file that you can download on the audiobook page on the website after purchasing it.