Chapter Club - "The Other Side of Happiness" By Brock Bastian - [Part 1]

* New Book Club Format* After reading a book segment, we discuss it every 2 weeks, to delve deeper into the nuances of each part that are often lost in a single end-of-book discussion. This approach eases the pressure of finishing the entire book before each meetup, making our sessions more enjoyable and manageable.

📖 About the Book : 'a more fearless approach to living'

A thought-provoking book by renowned social psychologist Brock Bastian, calling for 'a more fearless approach to living' through an unconventional pursuit of happiness.

In his narrative, rich with research and real-world examples, Brock reveals how our quest for constant happiness, often seen as a modern measure of success, can limit our profound human experience. He explores the intriguing idea that pain and difficulty are not just essential to happiness but also transformational in our understanding of it, drawing on research from neuroscience and psychology.

This *non-fiction book* promises not only to enlighten, but also to transform our perceptions of life's ups and downs.

📌 Reading Goal: Part 1, 'Avoiding Pain'

Let's dive into an exciting discussion about Part 1, 'Avoiding Pain', and share our unique insights on reading :

1. Have We Reached Peak Comfort?
2. The Cotton Wool Generation

Looking forward to a stimulating discussion on the book's section and the rich topic of our emotional spectrum :-)

⚠️ Important : During the event, we will be gathering donations to fund our annual group membership fees on Meetup. Those who have already contributed through PayPal are exempt from this donation.

📜 To foster a fruitful, respectful, and inspiring conversation together, please be mindful of the following ground rules:

• Please refrain from attending the book club if you haven't read the book. Attendance at the book club requires reading the book chapter before the meeting.
• Listen respectfully, without interrupting.
• Listen actively and with an ear to understanding others' views.
• Comment on ideas, not individuals.
• Commit to learning, not debating.
• Comment in order to share information, not to persuade.
• Avoid blame, speculation, and inflammatory language.
• Allow everyone the chance to speak.
• Avoid no-shows and last-minute drop-outs to ensure fairness to those on the waitlist and the organizer. Be advised that a no-show or a drop-out may result in your exclusion from the next meetup.
• Refrain from attending the event if you're not on the attendee list. This ensures fairness to those on the waitlist and helps the organizer.
• Be mindful and present during the discussion. Avoid using your phone; after all, the beauty lies in face-to-face social interaction.