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Book SynopsisHe scored off the chart on every objective measurement tested. As Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang told us, happiness could be a warm puppy, pizza with sausage, five different crayons - or anyone, or anything, that''s loved by you. And, although it''s true that many special moments are inspired by such happenstance, scientific research contends that people actually can condition themselves for genuine happiness, much as occasional joggers condition themselves for marathons. Truly happy people are able to, for example, recall special moments and use them as psychological tools to deal with adversity. And that''s just one of many skills they tap into to ensure a high level of satisfaction in their lives. So why is this important? Because it''s clear that happiness is a key contributor to our overall personal health - it''s even been linked to longevity, scientific studies show. With that in mind, USA WEEKEND Magazine hatched what they called the Ultimate Happiness Challenge: Why n
