You might believe you know what it takes to lead a happier life—more money, a better job, or picture-perfect vacations. But you’re completely mistaken. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos, who has extensively studied the science of happiness, discovered that many of us often do the opposite of what actually improves our well-being. Drawing from her psychology course at Yale, the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history, Laurie shares the latest scientific research along with surprising and inspiring stories that will transform your understanding of what truly leads to happiness.