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Tal Ben-Shahar
Psychology Lecturer, Harvard University
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Wendy Kopp
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Big Think Interview with Tal Ben-Shahar
A conversation with the author of “The Pursuit of Perfect” and “Happier.” … Watch
October 2, 2009 | In Love, Sex, & Happiness
Write It Down: My Best Career Advice
Tal Ban Shahar’s best career advice involved getting some important words on paper. … Watch
October 2, 2009 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
Tal Ben-Shahar’s most important lesson to his students to be sure to fail, and to fail well. He explains why this is and introduces us to the most successful individual in history at failing, Thomas Edison. … Watch
October 2, 2009 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
An Im-perfectionists Takes on Career Mistakes
Tal Ben Shahar wrote the book on avoiding the drive for perfectionism and enjoying an imperfect life. So what does he say about his own career regrets? … Watch
October 2, 2009 | In History, Inspiration & Wisdom
Happiness expert Tal Ben Shahar has dedicated ample time to his research on how romantic relationships can promote—and prevent—happiness. He tells Big Think what makes a winning relationship. … Watch
October 2, 2009 | In Love, Sex, & Happiness, Science & Tech
Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer at Harvard University. He currently teaches the largest course at Harvard on "Positive Psychology" and the third largest on "The Psychology of Leadership"--with a total of over 1,400 students.
Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporation, the general public, and at-risk populations. Topics include happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, mindfulness, and leadership.
An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships. He obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.
