Robert Biswas-Diener

About

Robert Biswas-Diener is the author of The Courage Quotient (2012) and Happiness (2008). He is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his research on happiness has taken him to such far flung places as Greenland, India, and Kenya. Robert is Managing Director at Positive Acorn and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Books by Robert Biswas-Diener

Recent Posts

The Three Types of Complaining

There are three types of complainers. Which are you?

Six Ideas for Making Great Recommendations

People often miss an opportunity to connect with others by missing the mark with their recommendations. Here's how to improve yours.

The Fundamental Truth Halloween Reveals About Ourselves

Research shows that Halloween can bring out the best or worst in us.

What Men and Women Do Differently and Why It Matters

Although anger is a natural emotion, it is seen quite differently with regards to the sexes

The Surprising Connection Between Intelligence and Happiness

Researchers in positive psychology have long overlooked intelligence as an important topic of study. A new study sheds light on how smarts impacts happiness.

Why Safety Is Bad for Children

Ironically, protecting our children can harm them psychologically.

3 Mistakes That Happy People Make

Life's shiniest emotion has a dark side.

4 Ways to Start Simplifying Your Life

Here are 4 ways to simplify your life.

What You Should Know About Online Arguments

You aren't debating a point; you're debating a personality style and you will never win.

Who's Checking Out Who?

New research shows where he's really looking!