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Happiness Express
We live to be happy, but the few moments of happiness we
experience are fleeting—gone like dew drops in the morning sun. Art of Living teachers Khurshed and Dinesh have spent the greater
part of their lives being happy and coaching others to be happy. In Happiness Express they share the secrets behind their smiles. This warm and funny book, which abounds in personal
anecdotes and practical tips for everyday well-being,
will make Happiness a more integral part of your life
than ever before. Learn about the importance of rest —keeping your eyes closed is one of the biggest secrets to a long-lasting smile. Figure out the right types of food to eat —a healthy gut often
translates into a happier you. Know how physical exercise not only gives you a stronger, healthier body, but even makes your brain younger. Unearth the thrill of learning all over again and give that innate
curiosity you had as a child a second chance. Get over procrastination , the Dark Lord of bad habits, and do the
things that you’ve always wanted to do!
experience are fleeting—gone like dew drops in the morning sun. Art of Living teachers Khurshed and Dinesh have spent the greater
part of their lives being happy and coaching others to be happy. In Happiness Express they share the secrets behind their smiles. This warm and funny book, which abounds in personal
anecdotes and practical tips for everyday well-being,
will make Happiness a more integral part of your life
than ever before. Learn about the importance of rest —keeping your eyes closed is one of the biggest secrets to a long-lasting smile. Figure out the right types of food to eat —a healthy gut often
translates into a happier you. Know how physical exercise not only gives you a stronger, healthier body, but even makes your brain younger. Unearth the thrill of learning all over again and give that innate
curiosity you had as a child a second chance. Get over procrastination , the Dark Lord of bad habits, and do the
things that you’ve always wanted to do!
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339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2018
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June 23, 2020
If you pick up one self-help/ non-fiction book this year, let it be this. The authors have put in amazing level of research and riveting anecdotes to make the book an extremely fun piece to read.
At the same time, you will discover unlimited things about yourself, your body, your mind, implementable techniques and you will wonder whether anyone was EVER going to tell you about all these quintessential things in your LIFE TIME.
At the same time, you will discover unlimited things about yourself, your body, your mind, implementable techniques and you will wonder whether anyone was EVER going to tell you about all these quintessential things in your LIFE TIME.
July 22, 2020
It talks about all the contemporary lifestyle changes one needs to take in a succint manner.
Surely, lifestyle is the new medicine.
Surely, lifestyle is the new medicine.
May 7, 2019
An excellent and simple book to understand our mind, food, meditation, and food. There are very simple and practical techniques in this book which anyone can apply. I love the Bawa and Dinesh wrote this book.... an engaging and must read. The only think I was expecting is proper reference points rather than just mentioning.... Many Research shows..... should have mentioned solid references.
December 5, 2020
My fav quotes (not a review):
-Page 22 |
"You need to finish a report, answer some important emails, pay your bills, see a dentist—all mostly low-level threats. The brain continuously churns out a cocktail of chemicals to keep you on the edge, just getting ready for fight or flight, but not quite. As you can imagine, not enough blood in some places and too much blood in other places for a prolonged period of time is going to hurt you in the long run. This is stress. If you observe our places of work and education, you’d agree that almost everyone there is on a slow boil."
-Page 23 |
"Learn in a multisensory environment. Throw in a few emotions, and you will remember that lesson for a long time."
-Page 29 |
"The Chernobyl disaster could be related to lack of sleep. The engineers involved had been working for at least thirteen hours. The Challenger space shuttle, which exploded within seconds of its January 1986 lift-off, killed all seven members of the crew. A few of the managers who were part of the launch had slept for only two hours before reporting to work at 1 a.m."
-Page 31 |
"‘Great Grades, Superb Social Life, Enough Sleep—Choose Two.’"
-Page 33 |
"When we’re asleep, the interstitial spaces (spaces between the tissues) in the brain increase by around 59%. The brain loosens up. This allows the CSF to get deep inside and get rid of that molecular trash."
-Page 60 |
"Have you ever accidentally touched something super hot and recoiled? That recoil is the brain stem at work. Notice that you had no control over that recoil."
-Page 98 |
"Simple carbs are easily assimilated into the blood stream and cause what we can call a sugar spike. You relish a rich sugary sweet and suddenly there is way too much sugar in your blood. The brain commands the insulin to end this crazy bash and the insulin goes out with all guns blazing to get the sugar out of the blood, mostly into the fat cells. Unfortunately, the insulin does its job too well. It clears out all the sugar and now there is a fall in the blood sugar which jeopardises the normal functioning of the brain. The brain then desperately calls for sugar. Some simple sugar please, don’t have time to process it. So you gorge on sugary sweets which again spikes the blood sugar and the brain reverses its order and calls out the insulin yet again. This vicious cycle continues, confusing your brain, playing havoc with the systems in your bodies. This is the reason why it is almost impossible to stop at just one small bite of a dessert."
-Page 106
"All the six tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent—should make an appearance at least once in a day."
-Page 106
"B12 is made by anaerobic bacteria (these don’t need oxygen for survival) in the soil, and is found in dirt and soil where these bacteria grow. For thousands of years, humans got their supply of B12 by eating plants that still had some bits of soil on them. Animals get it the same way and that’s how it finds its way into the milk and the flesh."
-Page 113
"pH is a logarithmic scale. This means that pH 6 is 10x more acidic than pH 7, pH 5 would be 100x more acidic than pH 7 and so on."
-Page 113
"The stomach will play a one-upmanship with whatever food that comes in. It always wants to be more acidic than the food that lands in it. Eating acidic food will make it secrete higher concentrations of acid to aid in digestion and keep its ego intact."
-Page 141
"Age 0-20, normally, most people learn up to 42,000 words. Age 20-60, we add just 6000 more words to our repertoire. This is an incredible decline considering that there is so much more to learn. Most languages have around 250,000 words in their lexicon!"
-Page 22 |
"You need to finish a report, answer some important emails, pay your bills, see a dentist—all mostly low-level threats. The brain continuously churns out a cocktail of chemicals to keep you on the edge, just getting ready for fight or flight, but not quite. As you can imagine, not enough blood in some places and too much blood in other places for a prolonged period of time is going to hurt you in the long run. This is stress. If you observe our places of work and education, you’d agree that almost everyone there is on a slow boil."
-Page 23 |
"Learn in a multisensory environment. Throw in a few emotions, and you will remember that lesson for a long time."
-Page 29 |
"The Chernobyl disaster could be related to lack of sleep. The engineers involved had been working for at least thirteen hours. The Challenger space shuttle, which exploded within seconds of its January 1986 lift-off, killed all seven members of the crew. A few of the managers who were part of the launch had slept for only two hours before reporting to work at 1 a.m."
-Page 31 |
"‘Great Grades, Superb Social Life, Enough Sleep—Choose Two.’"
-Page 33 |
"When we’re asleep, the interstitial spaces (spaces between the tissues) in the brain increase by around 59%. The brain loosens up. This allows the CSF to get deep inside and get rid of that molecular trash."
-Page 60 |
"Have you ever accidentally touched something super hot and recoiled? That recoil is the brain stem at work. Notice that you had no control over that recoil."
-Page 98 |
"Simple carbs are easily assimilated into the blood stream and cause what we can call a sugar spike. You relish a rich sugary sweet and suddenly there is way too much sugar in your blood. The brain commands the insulin to end this crazy bash and the insulin goes out with all guns blazing to get the sugar out of the blood, mostly into the fat cells. Unfortunately, the insulin does its job too well. It clears out all the sugar and now there is a fall in the blood sugar which jeopardises the normal functioning of the brain. The brain then desperately calls for sugar. Some simple sugar please, don’t have time to process it. So you gorge on sugary sweets which again spikes the blood sugar and the brain reverses its order and calls out the insulin yet again. This vicious cycle continues, confusing your brain, playing havoc with the systems in your bodies. This is the reason why it is almost impossible to stop at just one small bite of a dessert."
-Page 106
"All the six tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent—should make an appearance at least once in a day."
-Page 106
"B12 is made by anaerobic bacteria (these don’t need oxygen for survival) in the soil, and is found in dirt and soil where these bacteria grow. For thousands of years, humans got their supply of B12 by eating plants that still had some bits of soil on them. Animals get it the same way and that’s how it finds its way into the milk and the flesh."
-Page 113
"pH is a logarithmic scale. This means that pH 6 is 10x more acidic than pH 7, pH 5 would be 100x more acidic than pH 7 and so on."
-Page 113
"The stomach will play a one-upmanship with whatever food that comes in. It always wants to be more acidic than the food that lands in it. Eating acidic food will make it secrete higher concentrations of acid to aid in digestion and keep its ego intact."
-Page 141
"Age 0-20, normally, most people learn up to 42,000 words. Age 20-60, we add just 6000 more words to our repertoire. This is an incredible decline considering that there is so much more to learn. Most languages have around 250,000 words in their lexicon!"
May 19, 2021
Gives an overview of all the important aspects of life like sleep, exercise, mind, memory, meditation,etc.
Is an amazing entry-level book into being a better, efficient, peaceful, and happy person.
Is an amazing entry-level book into being a better, efficient, peaceful, and happy person.
October 22, 2020
4.5 stars
One of the best self development books written by Indian Author. Below are the 5 key takeaways from the book in order to lead a happy & successful life-
Sleep: Always ensure you are having a good sleep. Good sleep is the key to success.
Food: What you eat, you become the same. Always eat good food & cover maximum colors in your food. Ensure you follow the same time daily, this don't confuse your stomach & help you maintain proper balance.
Exercise: A daily exercise ensure physical as well as mental fitness.
Learning: You are never old for learning. All the world's richest person still do reading & always try to get more knowledge.
Procrastination: Get over Procrastination & do things which you always wanted to do.
Overall an excellent book & in-spite of being a self help book the writing ensures you enjoy reading it.
One of the best self development books written by Indian Author. Below are the 5 key takeaways from the book in order to lead a happy & successful life-
Sleep: Always ensure you are having a good sleep. Good sleep is the key to success.
Food: What you eat, you become the same. Always eat good food & cover maximum colors in your food. Ensure you follow the same time daily, this don't confuse your stomach & help you maintain proper balance.
Exercise: A daily exercise ensure physical as well as mental fitness.
Learning: You are never old for learning. All the world's richest person still do reading & always try to get more knowledge.
Procrastination: Get over Procrastination & do things which you always wanted to do.
Overall an excellent book & in-spite of being a self help book the writing ensures you enjoy reading it.
January 10, 2020
Loved this crisp read filled with tips to find real happiness.
September 20, 2019
It has less to do with philosophy and more to do with practical aspects about happiness, which include some amazing facts about brain, meditation, sleep, etc.
November 18, 2019
HAPPINESS EXPRESS REVIEW
Firstly must appreciate the cover design. Multiple colors smartly used to give justice to "HAPPINESS EXPRESS".
The authors of this book and art of living teachers @khurshedbatliwala @dineshghodke have got some amazing insights to share through this book.
The book has 12 chapters. All of them so well written with so much knowledge for all of us to absorb to get to a better place in life. The chapters are as follows..
1 BRAIN
2 SLEEP
3 MEDITATION
4 FOOD
5 EXERCISE
6 LEARNING
7 THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE
8 MIND MAPPING AND RADIAL THINKING
9 FOCUSED MIND MAPPING
10 MEMORY
11 PROCRASTINATION
12 HAPPINESS SUTRA
Each chapter answers a lot of out what?, how? and why?.
The importance and benefits are also explained so well for everyone to understand and easily adapt and execute all of these techniques in their life.
In the end in appendix section. Some more recommendations and information is there, if incase you want to dive in more details on any specific topic.
A sure thing to say is I highly recommend to each and everyone from all spheres of life to read this book.
I'm totally in love with this book.
P.S. I purposely haven't mentioned even a single line explaining anything about what the chapter contains beyond the names of the chapter is to let you readers, read this book with much curiosity.
A MUST MUST READ.
AUTHORS @khurshedbatliwala @dineshghodke
PUBLISHER @westland_books
Firstly must appreciate the cover design. Multiple colors smartly used to give justice to "HAPPINESS EXPRESS".
The authors of this book and art of living teachers @khurshedbatliwala @dineshghodke have got some amazing insights to share through this book.
The book has 12 chapters. All of them so well written with so much knowledge for all of us to absorb to get to a better place in life. The chapters are as follows..
1 BRAIN
2 SLEEP
3 MEDITATION
4 FOOD
5 EXERCISE
6 LEARNING
7 THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE
8 MIND MAPPING AND RADIAL THINKING
9 FOCUSED MIND MAPPING
10 MEMORY
11 PROCRASTINATION
12 HAPPINESS SUTRA
Each chapter answers a lot of out what?, how? and why?.
The importance and benefits are also explained so well for everyone to understand and easily adapt and execute all of these techniques in their life.
In the end in appendix section. Some more recommendations and information is there, if incase you want to dive in more details on any specific topic.
A sure thing to say is I highly recommend to each and everyone from all spheres of life to read this book.
I'm totally in love with this book.
P.S. I purposely haven't mentioned even a single line explaining anything about what the chapter contains beyond the names of the chapter is to let you readers, read this book with much curiosity.
A MUST MUST READ.
AUTHORS @khurshedbatliwala @dineshghodke
PUBLISHER @westland_books
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May 25, 2020I have read Bawa's last book "Ready Study Go". While reading this book i.e. "Happiness Express", I have felt that it's a sequel of last one. Also "Happiness Express" is full of practical ideas to evolve as a person. This book not just give knowledge, it also gives ways to remember those knowledge by explaining the different awesome methods of learning . It also teaches about Mind Map for keeping the information into very interesting way which actually helps me revising the complex and boring long pages into very short time.
I would like to say a big thank you to "Bawa and Dinesh".
PS:
I am big fan of Bawa so one might feel that my review about this book is exaggerated. But read him once your review to his book may belittle mine one. Also He has lit up the fire of spirituality within me and made me closer to Art of Living and eventually closed to one of the most lovely Guru on this planet Sri Sri Ravishankar.
I would like to say a big thank you to "Bawa and Dinesh".
PS:
I am big fan of Bawa so one might feel that my review about this book is exaggerated. But read him once your review to his book may belittle mine one. Also He has lit up the fire of spirituality within me and made me closer to Art of Living and eventually closed to one of the most lovely Guru on this planet Sri Sri Ravishankar.
November 22, 2020
Some great writing in this one. Word of warning: some of the reference links provided at the end don't actually lead anywhere at this point. I hope the authors get to look into it.
Whatever the case, I'd easily add this one to the list of books that everyone should read at least once in their lives. It isn't one of those typical, boring books about finding happiness within. It has a lot more to offer.
I particularly liked the chapters on mind maps, food, and sleep.
Whatever the case, I'd easily add this one to the list of books that everyone should read at least once in their lives. It isn't one of those typical, boring books about finding happiness within. It has a lot more to offer.
I particularly liked the chapters on mind maps, food, and sleep.
October 2, 2019
Bring lot of interesting things
This book has covered fairly all parts which will make you happy. Methods which being discussed are easy and looks affective. the best part is all things has been conveyed in simple language. The data which has been shared is debatable it may be correct but don't find source of data.
This book has covered fairly all parts which will make you happy. Methods which being discussed are easy and looks affective. the best part is all things has been conveyed in simple language. The data which has been shared is debatable it may be correct but don't find source of data.
November 30, 2019
It's a feel good book which tells you simple habits to lead a happy and meaningful life. The writing is simple enough to be understood easily even by a 6th standard student but it holds lessons which even we as adults inspiteof knowing them, tend to ignore their importance.
Don't think too much. Just give it a read and I assure you wouldn't regret any second of it.
Don't think too much. Just give it a read and I assure you wouldn't regret any second of it.
January 17, 2021
Nice repository of all the good things that one should incorporate in their daily lives, most of things that we have been told since childhood but have possibly forgotten with age, with addition of some scientific backing and anecdotes. While the first half of the book is an amalgamation of multiple topics - brain, sleep, meditation, food, exercise; the book over-indexes itself on learning in the second half, possibly because of the author's interest in the area.
May 9, 2021
A lovely and easy read aimed primarily for young adults and teens. A 30 year old adult (me) could also enjoy it :)
Covers some well known concepts of gratitude, meditation, exercise, diet etc. that play a vital role in shaping our happiness.
The book is not preachy but shares ideas like how a caring and wise friend would do.
Covers some well known concepts of gratitude, meditation, exercise, diet etc. that play a vital role in shaping our happiness.
The book is not preachy but shares ideas like how a caring and wise friend would do.
January 27, 2019
A very interesting read with lot of fun facts and wisdom points . A book full of useful information and pointers to resolve lot of daily issues.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it despite knowing background of most of the chapters.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it despite knowing background of most of the chapters.
August 28, 2019
The book talks about: The Happiness does not come after if/else. It is always there with you..
It highlights some interesting facts about sleep, food we eat, exercise, yoga, meditation and gives some quick memory improvements techniques.
It highlights some interesting facts about sleep, food we eat, exercise, yoga, meditation and gives some quick memory improvements techniques.
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April 3, 2020Happily ever after!!!!
This is a really nice book and will help you get back the happiness and smile. I really loved it and hope everyone who is looking for happiness reads this wonderful book.
This is a really nice book and will help you get back the happiness and smile. I really loved it and hope everyone who is looking for happiness reads this wonderful book.
October 1, 2020
Starts out well, compiling scientific studies, with basic knowledge of the anatomy of memory. Towards the second half, it gets a bit preachy. The not-so-subtle nudges to Art of Living and alternate therapies could've been subdued, which would have increased the credibility of the rest of the content. The book itself is very readable though - simple English, tailored to Indian audience.
October 23, 2020
An eureka moment
This book has answered all my doubts around meditation and how to get rid of negative thinking and many more wise-full insights. Thank you Khurshed sir and Dinesh sir for penning it down with great clarity.
This book has answered all my doubts around meditation and how to get rid of negative thinking and many more wise-full insights. Thank you Khurshed sir and Dinesh sir for penning it down with great clarity.
January 17, 2021
First read of 2021 and this was amazing!
A book which covers all the main aspects like food, sleep, exercise, brain and meditation to help you become The Best Version Of Yourself !
If I have to recommend just one self help book, I'll recommend this book! :)
A book which covers all the main aspects like food, sleep, exercise, brain and meditation to help you become The Best Version Of Yourself !
If I have to recommend just one self help book, I'll recommend this book! :)
April 23, 2021
this book is like an extension to their previous book ready, study, go..
maybe this was the decisive book for me to learn that self help books are just not my crumb of cake.
anyways though it is written in lucid language in a funny and interactive manner. good read!
maybe this was the decisive book for me to learn that self help books are just not my crumb of cake.
anyways though it is written in lucid language in a funny and interactive manner. good read!
December 29, 2018
Go 4 it.
An eye opener. Simply excillent. Felt like Happiness unlimited rather express. Love the illustrations. Will definitely recommend. Go for it.
An eye opener. Simply excillent. Felt like Happiness unlimited rather express. Love the illustrations. Will definitely recommend. Go for it.
January 14, 2019
Easy and fun to read, one could totally relate to bawa (khurshed batliwala) when reading this book! Lots of practical tips to take away from the book.
February 2, 2019
Good book. Lot of information available on healthy life style with lots of interesting examples.
July 1, 2019
Must read book
This book contain a lot is useful information with practical actionable advices and tips. Chapters on happiness, sleep and learning aate joy to read.
This book contain a lot is useful information with practical actionable advices and tips. Chapters on happiness, sleep and learning aate joy to read.
August 25, 2019
A nice book with some really nice systems, explanations and tips for more productive life.
September 14, 2019
Nice book
Really useful if implemented. As mentioned in introduction you can read any chapter in any order. You can read the chapter as per the topic of interest.
Really useful if implemented. As mentioned in introduction you can read any chapter in any order. You can read the chapter as per the topic of interest.
October 26, 2019
Very very good book. Must read for everyone. Authors have explained Happiness and required things for Happiness in very simple language. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very practical tips given by authors.
October 27, 2019
Brilliant book!
This book is very well written, well researched and well presented. I wish I found it earlier!
Thank you Khurshed for this book.
This book is very well written, well researched and well presented. I wish I found it earlier!
Thank you Khurshed for this book.
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