Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar

This is a short (192 pages) but interesting book about how we view, interpret, and strive for happiness. It tells us that happiness is the ultimate currency. We search for money, because we think money can buy us happiness. Sometimes our search for money is at the expense of the very thing we want money to buy - happiness. But in reality, the happiness level of rich and middle-class and poor people are roughly the same - with the exception of people in extreme poverty. We adapt to our situation and find happiness regardless of how much money we have. So it's misguided to strive for a good career and wealth just for the sake of money - because money.... can't buy ... everlasting happiness. It buys happiness that is fleeting. It lasts as long as your money does. Read this book!