This is not another self-help book teaching us how to be happy. Happiness is not the goal. While most people spend their entire lives working hard in pursuit of happiness, what we really want is a life of meaning and fulfillment. We want to flourish. When we’re young, many of us follow society’s traditional path to success. We hope to hit the milestones for achievement and eventually be fulfilled. But the good life isn’t built on wealth, status, and material goods, and “having it all” only leaves you wanting more.In this unique practical guide to living well, physician Sanj Katyal uses discoveries from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and medicine to create a practical, easy-to-implement blueprint for flourishing: Positive Philosophy. In this book, he combines the ancient wisdom of Aristotle, the Stoics, and the Bhagavad Gita with the scientifically validated tools of contemporary Positive Psychology. Designed as a personal operating system to lead an optimal life, Positive Philosophy can show you how to deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you, end the cycle of materialism and greed, cultivate more tranquility, and achieve lasting meaning and fulfillment.This is the book that Sanj wishes he had read twenty years ago. Enjoy and get ready to flourish. "This deeply intelligent book is full of scientifically grounded, practical help for a wiser, happier life. Succinct, heartfelt, and soulful. Highly recommended." --Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence "A physician offers sensible reflections on finding the path to a life well lived." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take "Sanj Katyal masterfully weaves philosophy and psychology, timeless wisdom and modern research, deep analysis and practical tools. This book can help you fulfill your potential for success and happiness." --Tal Ben-Shahar, bestselling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want "Drawing from eastern religion, modern psychology, and ancient philosophy, Dr. Sanj Katyal has transformed himself and, in the process, has given us Positive Philosophy: Ancient and Modern Wisdom to Create a Flourishing Life. It is the book he says he wishes he could have read twenty years ago. Readers of this book can profit from the insights he has gained in those decades." --William Irvine, professor of philosophy and bestselling author of A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy "If you want to live a good and meaningful life, read this book. From philosophy to psychology, you'll understand what great thinkers advised for living well and how to put that advice into positive action for a better today." --Megan McDonough, CEO, Wholebeing Institute and author of A Minute for Me: Learning to Savor Sixty Seconds "Sanj Katyal has written a wonderful book--wise, well researched, practical, and inspiring. He offers the rigorous findings of psychological research as seen through the lens of timeless wisdom. The result is both beautiful to read and useful on a daily basis as he helps his readers to use the best of science and philosophy to make our lives happier and more meaningful." --Lynda Wallace, author of A Short Course in Happiness: Practical Steps for a Happier Life "This handy little book is full of wonderful wisdom-based treasures acquired from ancient philosophy and positive psychology that you can begin to use immediately. Dr. Katyal weaves a sensitive, thought-provoking story by using the tenets of philosophy and psychology, and by courageously exposing his own vulnerabilities to help us connect with what most of us struggle with: fully realizing our own potential. He details a simple-but-not-easy path to living a flourishing and meaningful life." --John Beiter, PhD, executive coach and psychologist "This book is an excellent, concise blend of insights into well-being from religious, philosophical, and scientific sources." --Lee J. Markowitz, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at La Roche College Sanj Katyal holds a bachelor of science with university honors in chemical and biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, as well as certifications in Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology coaching from Whole Being Institute. He has published and lectured extensively on well-being and the Science of Happiness to audiences ranging from college students to physicians. Sanj lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his hobbies include kayaking, writing, and traveling.