Does trying to be happy make us unhappy? Adam grant Presentation by: Chelsea, Luis, Rachelle and Tam

Introduction to the Text and the Author Adam Grant was born 1981 in the suburbs of Detroit. He has received awards from the American Psychology Association. Grant has a BA from Harvard, an MA and a PhD in organizational psychology. Originally published on LinkedIn on May 13th 2013 Summary

1st aspect - Organization Introduction to Tom and his pursuit of happiness “A career and a culture would provide the perfect match” (532) What Tom did wrong when searching for his happiness. “Tom made four mistakes… on the road to happiness” (532)

2nd aspect - Ending “Toward projects and relationships that bring joy and meaning as by-products (534) How Tom was able to turn his life around? Grant quotes John Stuart Mill at the end of the essay. “Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness.” (534 p. 10)

Interpretation Man vs. Self transitions into Man vs. Society Our relationship to the whole text How we relate to Tom “These careers and countries didn't fulfill him” (532 p. 3)

Response Why we chose this essay Give example Lesson Why we chose our different aspects How everything ties together

Q&A ???????????? Any questions for any of us?

Conclusion In conclusion, our group really like this publication because we know what we need to do in order to find happiness for ourselves.

Thank you Marcie!