The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life

Imagine that tomorrow you woke up, went out, and won the lottery. Now imagine that tomorrow you woke up, went out, and lost a limb. Which would make you happier?

Amazingly, science suggests that after both of these scenarios, you would most likely return to the same happiness level as before within a relatively short window of time.

The Fun Habit shows that fun, unlike happiness, is an action you can take almost anywhere, anytime. Fun is connected to behavior and habits rather than goals, which means it’s possible to get more fun into your life with intention.

Grounded in science, empirical evidence, and practical recommendations, Mike Rucker explains why you should be having more fun and shows you how to rebuild the necessary skill set you need to make fun a habit. From teaching you how to escape the happiness trap, to finding just the right kind of fun for you, to spreading the fun to your friends and family, The Fun Habit will inspire you to add fun to every aspect of your life.