Table of Contents
Prologue: Are You Fully Charged? 3
The Science of Daily Experience
The Three Keys to a Full Charge
Part I Meaning
Chapter 1 Create Meaning With Small Wins 11
Abandon the Pursuit of Happiness
Swim in the Deep End of Life
Chapter 2 Pursue Life, Liberty, and Meaningfulness 17
Get a Charge From Within
Forge Meaning in the Moment
Chapter 3 Make Work a Purpose, Not Just a Place 25
Work for More Than a Living
Go Beyond Engagement
Chapter 4 Find a Higher Calling Than Cash 31
Avoid Upward Comparison
Keep Money From Killing Meaning
Chapter 5 Ask What the World Needs 37
Double Down on Your Talents
Act Now Before Today is Gone
Chapter 6 Don't Fall Into the Default 45
Cast a Shadow Instead of Living in One
Craft Your Dream Into Your Job
Chapter 7 Initiate to Shape the Future 51
Put Purpose Before Busyness
Focus on Less to Do More
Silence Pavlov's Bell
Chapter 8 Focus for 45, Break for 15 61
Use Purpose to Prevent Plaque
Keep Your Mission in Mind
Part II Interactions
Chapter 9 Make Every Interaction Count 71
Assume Good Intent
Focus On the Frequency
Chapter 10 Be 80 Percent Positive 79
Use Positive Words as Glue
At Least Pay Attention
Chapter 11 Start Small and Be Clear 85
Use Questions to Spark Conversation
Connect For Speed and Creativity
Chapter 12 Take a Break for Relationships 93
Want What You Already Have
Use Your Phone When You're Alone
Chapter 13 Put Experiences First 99
Buy Happiness (for Someone Else)
Plan Ahead for Weil-Being
Chapter 14 Avoid Flying Solo 105
Win While Others Succeed
Use Pro-Social Incentives
Chapter 15 Build a Cumulative Advantage 111
Help Someone See What Could Be
Develop the Ultimate Strength
Part III Energy
Chapter 16 Put Your Own Health First 119
Use Short-Term Thinking for Better Health
Chapter 17 Eat Your Way to a Better Day 125
Make Every Bite Count
Set Better Defaults
Find Food That Charges Your Mood
Chapter 18 Learn to Walk Before You Run 133
Keep Sitting From Sapping Your Energy
Measure to Move More
Get a 12-Hour Charge in 20 Minutes
Chapter 19 Sleep Longer to Achieve More 139
Don't Show Up for Work After a Six-Pack
Get a Vaccine for the Common Cold Fight Light, Heat, and Noise
Chapter 20 Eat, Move, and Sleep to De-Stress 145
Keep Stress From Snowballing
Avoid Secondhand Stress
Chapter 21 Respond with Resiliency 151
Push "Pause" Before Responding
Grin to Bear It
Epilogue: Create a Positive Charge 157
Share Your Most Precious Resources
Do Well for a Life Well Lived
Creating a Positive Charge: Tools and Resources 163
A Chapter Recap and Discussion Questions 165
B Essential Reading 213
C References 217
The People Who Made This Book Possible 241
About the Author 243
