The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, PhD and Marc Schulz, PhD

You may have read about the Harvard Study of Adult Development. It studied two generations of specific families for over 80 years. This book brings forth conclusions and stories of the research to help us each live our own good life.

The key finding is the importance of relationships throughout life.

• Positive relationships are essential to human well-being.

• Your social fitness program impacts your happiness.

• Every life is complicated and has challenges. You are not alone.

• Invest in your relationships.

• Adapt to challenges in your relationships.

• Even unimportant relationships are important.