Stumbling on Happiness

Who recommended it

1. DS

   Derek Sivers Writer, musician and founder of CD Baby

   Explicit recommendation

   Rated 10/10. He stresses it is research-based rather than new-age.

   Notes on Stumbling on Happiness↗ Personal websitesive.rs sive.rs · 11 Jul 2007 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   James Clear American author and speaker

   Explicit recommendation

   On James Clear's curated "Best Psychology Books" list.

   Best Psychology Books↗ Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

3. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 9 Best Books on Psychology".

   The 9 Best Books on Psychology↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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