Shawn Achor
Shawn Achor is an American educator, author, and speaker known for his advocacy of positive psychology. He is best known for his research reversing the formula of success leading to happiness—his research shows that happiness in fact leads to success. Achor spent 12 years studying what makes people happy at Harvard University. He later authored The Happiness Advantage and founded the Institute of Positive Research and GoodThinkInc. His TEDx talk "The Happy Secret to Better Work" is one of the 20-most viewed TED talks.
“If we study what is merely average, we will remain merely average.”
Shawn Achor
“Happiness is not the belief that we don't need to change; it's the realization that we can.”
Shawn Achor
“Each one of us is like that butterfly the Butterfly Effect . And each tiny move toward a more positive mindset can send ripples of positivity through our organizations our families and our communities.”
Shawn Achor
“Habits are like financial capital – forming one today is an investment that will automatically give out returns for years to come.”
Shawn Achor
“The best leaders are the ones who show their true colors not during the banner years but during times of struggle.”
Shawn Achor
“When we encounter an unexpected challenge of threat the only way to save ourselves is to hold on tight to the people around us and not let go.”
Shawn Achor
“..the more you believe in your own ability to success the more likely it is that you will.”
Shawn Achor