Daniel Gilbert
- Bestselling Author, Stumbling on Happiness
- Professor of Psychology, Harvard University
- Insured Retirement Institute
- J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Macalester College
"We had a fabulous event today, one of the best turnouts ever at an opening convocation. "
-Macalester College"Dan was a delight to work with from the time of his arrival to his departure. I’ve appreciated working with you over the years…bringing the best speakers to SHRM audiences. I look forward to a repeat of the same in 2012. "
-Society for Human Resource Management"Dr. Gilbert was great "
-J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Gilbert believes that most of us are pursuing happiness with the wrong map. Just as optical illusions fool our eyes, Gilbert’s award-winning research shows that our brains systematically mispredict what will make us happy. His work has had a profound influence in psychology, behavioral economics, law, and medicine. The message is original, but it his delivery that sets him apart. His quick, engaging, and often hilarious style of writing and speaking explains why he was chosen to host the new PBS televisions series Secrets of Happiness and why his book Stumbling on Happiness spent 25 weeks on the New York Times bestseller and has been translated into 30 languages.
How To Do Precisely the Right Thing At All Possible Times
Floss daily, save for retirement, and don’t wear plaid pants before or after Labor Day. Most experts tell us what to decide but they don’t tell us how, and so the moment we face a novel decision—should I move to Cleveland or Anchorage? Marry Jennifer or Joanne? Become an architect or a pastry chef?—we’re lost. Is there any way to know how to precisely the right thing at all possible times? In fact, there is a simple method for making decisions that most people find easy to understand and impossible to follow. New research in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics explains why.
