happiness - Publications - Faculty & Research

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Yael Melamed

life if this were the beginning of the end? Was I proud of myself and my choices? Sadly, the answer was no. I was lucky, though. A few surgeries, and I was fine. Out with the melanoma and in with a brand new perspective: Life is too short for regrets. Life is too short... View Details

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Matthew Mahoney

failure and invite them along for endless adventures. The Dalai Lama's right of course. When we create, we grow. When we grow, we're happy. I want to take growing further, push it beyond me. Chances are I won't be the one who invents the new thing that reduces child... View Details

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Leslie Feinzaig

life is unfair, and I know I am fortunate. So I try to be worthy of this fortune a little bit each day. I work hard to create value. I learn, and teach, cry passionately and laugh with gusto. I scour the world for the rarest of gems: wisdom, justice, View Details

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Sherry Chen

Authentic Leadership Development and Reimagine Capitalism, I understand that my intrinsic happiness and sense of fulfillment does not only come from personal achievement, but more importantly, comes from my contributions to others and to... View Details

Keywords: Real Estate; Services; Other Financial Services

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Laura Ucros Tellez

happening and asking for help would mean I was weak. Now I know it was the bravest thing I have ever done. It saved my life. This experience has brought me even closer to my family, has made me more resilient, and has given me purpose. I want to live a View Details

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Carl Petty

appreciate how much they have in common and to respect or even celebrate that which makes them different. I would love to do this on a grand scale as a diplomat, helping to resolve conflict throughout the world. Whether this ends up as my path or I walk another, less... View Details

20 Dec 2018
Research & Ideas

Most Popular Stories and Research Papers of 2018

and social posts in 2018. Tell us in the comment section below what you thought were the most interesting business trends of the year and what you expect in 2019. Kids of Working Moms Grow into Happy Adults In earlier research, Kathleen... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

13 Oct 2015
Blog Post

LGBTSA Spotlight: Alterrell Mills

decide to spend two years of your life. You want to know you can be happy and successful even if it’s not in cities like San Francisco, New York or Chicago, which have very large and vibrant LGBT communities. What has surprised you about... View Details

Student-Profile

Sarah Wolfolds

and friends has been instrumental in my happiness thus far. In addition, sometimes graduate school can be lonely - but it is important to remember to reach out to your cohort and all of the support systems that HBS provides during these... View Details

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Peter Tynan

all share the same dream for a happy life. I am saddened that not all those watching the sunset will have their dreams fulfilled – because of deep poverty, conflict, inequality and all levels of struggle to get through the day. There are... View Details

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Emily Wang

I will take a deep breath and step onto my stage. There are no awkward throwback photos of me in tutus or dance recitals. Ballet classes were a luxury for which we did not have time or money. But I was a happy and resolute child, and in... View Details

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Chris Chang

be the prestige of my employer, but the enthusiasm and passion I bring to my work. When my one wild ride concludes, I will look within to assess the successfulness of my life. I will look in the mirror to determine whether I am happy with... View Details

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT, 16 Mar 2015

Career Reboot Camp in San Francisco

Career Reboot Camp is coming to San Francisco! Led by Professor Tim Butler and facilitated by HBS career coaches, participants will work through exercises to reflect on their key career interests, what's important to them in work and life, and create a plan to move... View Details

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Monica Sharma

It began with a pack of Legos from a McDonald's Happy Meal. A few plastic blocks were meant to be a helicopter, but I quickly transformed them into a multipurpose vehicle — a boat and time machine. To me, Legos were not inconsequential... View Details

02 Mar 2023
News

A Century of Birthday Candles

Doris Duff's 2019 retirement dinner, HBS Association of Boston. (Courtesy photo via the Laconia Daily Sun) In celebration of her 100th birthday, Doris Duff’s (HRPBA 1952) hometown newspaper, the Laconia Daily Sun, recently looked back on the long life and remarkable... View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services

01 Apr 2001
News

Adventure in China

Can a small-town girl from the boondocks of China discover happiness in the international adventure-travel industry? Consider the tale of Zhang Mei (MBA 1996), “the daughter of a humble electrician” from one of the remotest and poorest... View Details

Keywords: Personal Services

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Alex Nelson

big impact and help a lot of people," Alex says. In practical terms, her dreams led Alex to MIT for a degree in mechanical engineering and to General Motors where she served two summers as an engineering intern. "But I wasn't View Details

13 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

6 Ways to Support COVID-Weary Employees

working together,” the article says. We talked to the researchers about how organizations can help employees cope with this difficult period—including everything from guaranteeing paid sick leave and gathering staff for virtual happy... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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Amy Huynh

his broom, gave me a heartfelt hug, and smiled so genuinely that he lit up the street. I wished others had stopped for a moment to see how happy he was. It was magical. I want to discover that magic every day, be part of it, and add to... View Details

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1.24 Commencement | MBA

1.24 Commencement 1.0 Academic Information & Policies The MBA Program joyfully anticipates the annual Harvard Commencement exercises in late May each year. All students are encouraged to attend, and the MBA Program is happy to assist... View Details

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