A key message of this book - subtitled '6 secrets to extraordinary success in work and life' is that happiness is the driver of success - not the other way around.

The 6 Secrets to Happiness

Leonsis identifies six attributes shared by people who are successful and happy in their lives and work:

1. Start by having a list of goals that matter to you
   Make a list of what you want to achieve in the various aspects of your life and work.
2. Be involved in communities that share your interests
   Be involved in multiple communities that share in what you particularly value.
3. Express yourself
   Find appropriate outlets to express and communicate your authentic, unique and personal outlook, either in your work or outside it.
4. Understand the role of gratitude
   Being able to step back from any situation and connect with what you are grateful for centres you and creates the foundation for happiness.
5. Recognise the importance of giving back
   Giving back creates a virtuous cycle of wellbeing that enriches your emotional life and sense of personal wellbeing.
6. Connect with a higher calling
   Having a sense of purpose to something that goes beyond the self increases happiness.