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About Meik Wiking

The CEO and Founder of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark

Meik Wiking is a leading voice in the field of self-help/personal development. He founded the world’s first Happiness Research Institute in 2011, in Copenhagen, Denmark. As part of this work he contributes annually to the UN World Happiness Report.

He consults cities, governments and organisations around the world on happiness, and has worked with the Minister of State for Happiness in the UAE, the state of Jalisco in Mexico and the city of Goyang in South Korea, among others.

He holds a degree in business and political science and previously worked for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Meik Wiking has been described by The Times as the happiest man in the world. He lives in Copenhagen.

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  • Over 320,000 books sold in the UK
  • More than half a million books sold around the world
  • An international, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author
  • CEO and Founder of the Happiness Research Institute
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About The Key to Happiness

In The Key to Happiness, Meik explores the hidden treasures which can improve your happiness, and divides them into the six building blocks of happiness; togetherness, money, health, kindness, trust and freedom. For each happiness block he offers practical tips: for togetherness he encourages setting up a mini-library in your apartment building or starting a tool-sharing programme in your street; for kindness he suggests leaving a surprise gift on a stranger's doorstep, helping a tourist find their way or telling someone who means a lot to you that they do.

Drawing on social science, case studies and Meik's original research, this practical guide shows us that you can find happiness in a simple way of life. While Meik has travelled across the glove to discover the secrets of the world's happiest people, this book shows us that you can be just as happy where you are.

This book is the perfect guide on how to survive and navigate the modern world with a smile on your face.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PENGUIN (March 7, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 024130203X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241302033
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.67 x 7.8 inches
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This book is simple but very affective in putting humanity back into the world. The negative feedback is even addressed in a way in the book. Complaining makes people feel smarter. If you are interested in this book don't let the negative comments hold you back. The negative reviewers are just trying to feel smart. Lol. To get that reference read this book!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved everything about this!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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Loved this book! I like the approach and the comparative stats and the thoughtful suggestions and commentary that follow. I saw a few reviews about how it goes into politics; and it does (in a way; it discusses differences in policies across countries) but for a purpose. He highlights things that different governments are doing and how they impact the happiness of that country (or lack of). Because unfortunately a lot of that stuff impacts your level of stress and it might be worth changing for a happier world. So I think it’s important to mention. They look at why Denmark has been the happiest country in the work, and a lot of it is government policies and programs that serve the public, on top of just the culture. There are however many other things that contribute to happiness included here. It’s not all politics! I love the art and his writing style is beautiful. This has a permanent place on my shelf.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book to read
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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Being nonfiction and based on research done on happiness, this was a different type of book for me to read. It kept my attention and was interesting to see the comparisons around there world.
The one thing that kept me from giving five stars was some of the negative comments the author inputted about other countries. In a book about happiness, I didn't feel that was appropriate.
I am looking forward to reading The Little Book of Hygge though.
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M. Anweiler
5.0 out of 5 stars I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
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From now on Meik Wiking should release a new book every December and that is how I should start my new year. Always. This is how I started 2017 and how I started this year. Even though I pre-ordered this book and received it the day of its publication, I was hard pressed to pass up listening to the audiobook. I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice to look at too *wink*).

I think for many my fascination and desire for hygge to become a huge part of my life was a little strange and as always you have the people jumping at the chance to say something derogatory about a trend. Hygge did become quite a worldwide trend/phenomenon in 2017, but is that so bad? If the idea of Lykke, which is the Danish word for happiness and not a lifestyle choice, took off quite the same way... you know the only downside would be the world would be happier.

"The aim of this book is not to belittle the challenges we face. I am painfully aware of the struggles of many, how difficult times are, and how big the stakes are for much of humanity."

In this book I was in a perpetual state of goosebumps showing up, several times of passionate "let's do this", and yes, as strange as it may sound, crying. There is a deep desire to be content in life and when you can recognize this does not come from possessions, people, or status, it only serves to increase your desire to find the answer.

If in the United States we can't achieve many of the ideas in Lykke on a government level then we need to strive to see them happening on a corporate level and most definitely in the public forum. I would say if you own a business, add this to your reading right now. I would say give it to your employees, your family, your friends. I don't see why everyone shouldn't read this and be touched in one way or another by the idea that we can make our world better and we can find simple ways to be happier and help others to do so too.

I can't say that I like this book better than Meik Wiking's Hygge book, but I can say I love how he incorporates EVERYONE. He doesn't only speak to or about the Danish people. Through his research and travels he touches on how other countries are fighting for happiness and how while Hygge is a huge part of Danish culture...they are not in fact the perfect country. He is quick to tell you that your problems will not be solved simply by moving to Denmark and that for some that is not even a plausible endeavor. Read here: You can find happiness (lykke) and implement lifestyle changes (hygge) to your life RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.

I still want to move to Denmark. When the statistics are presented that the United States is one of only two countries in the world not offering compensation for things like maternity leave...it's hard to not get a little disenchanted with your patriotic push.

I already can tell you this is going to be a 2018 favorite.

If you listen to the audiobook, definitely get a physical copy of the book too because there are graphs and pictures throughout!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great work! Thanks for this Meik and everyone at ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
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Great work! Thanks for this Meik and everyone at the Institute in CPH. Easy to digest, funny, and insightful. As someone looking forward to studying stress for Graduate work it's nice to see that folks are out there dedicating time and energy to find out what it is that makes us happy and makes communities on a variety of scales work FOR the people involved in them.
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Charlotte Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019
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Really enjoyed this book! It’s very cute and the illustrations are well done - and it has some fun ideas that anyone can implement. I have a feeling I’ll be returning regularly to re-read various chapters!!
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Spinneretta
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021
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A companion to the Little Book of Hygge, this book starts an investigation into what makes people (and specifically the world’s happiest people) happy.
The book was filled with studies, examples, and ideas.
Here you can learn what the main things that make people happy are, how to go about incorporating them into your daily life, and seeing how other people and places have already done so.

My biggest complaint about the book, were the political overtones. If you’re trying to steer clear of political viewpoints, then you will probably want to avoid the book.
Likewise, I did feel that the author was trying to make out that other countries should be the same as Denmark, which sounds idyllic until you realize that cultural differences can easily make something positive into something negative.

Putting all that aside though, the book was an intriguing little read. With a slew of ideas for happiness, and kindness, you will probably find yourself feeling inspired, and inclined to do at least one random act of kindness before the day is out, and wondering just how you can raise community spirit.

This book is best read alongside his Little book of Hygge, since they complement each other rather well.
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Jay OHara
5.0 out of 5 stars Spread the word
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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Reading about happiness and thinking through how to implement these principles. Kindness so simple but often not done. Great to read and better to do.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was such an easy read, I let someone read it because I ...
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This was such an easy read, I let someone read it because I was on two other books at the time it arrived. She loved it, so I got right into it ,it is a quick wonderful read, I think my husband doesn't have to read it, I constantly said "let me read this part it is so good" to him so many neat facts, studys and it talks about countries all over the world. So many wow moments, so many hey I do that moments, and so many oh I should do that moments...letting my sister read it and then I am going to read it again...what a wonderful gift this book would make...can't say enough about it I loved it that much
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5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and inspiring casket of ideas...
Reviewed in Italy on August 31, 2018
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An interesting and inspiring casket of ideas...not just a bunch of abstract words about happiness, but a joyful (and referenced) report about our daily opportunities to change things all around us.
I'm honestly thankful.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2018
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I would seriously urge you to get this book if you want an enjoyable, funny and intelligent read that will offer a different perspective on the key factors that contribute to our happiness daily and long-term. The small tips and suggestions for realistic changes that can be made to our daily lives to help increase happiness is fantastic and makes this book not only a pleasure to read but also a practical guide, that other books aim to do and fail at. I read this book cover to cover, and will definitely be re-reading it again.
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