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Tal Ben-Shahar (, also known as Tal David Ben-Shachar) is a freelance speaker and writer.

He is on the faculty of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel. In the past, he was a non-tenured lecturer in the Psychology Department of Harvard University, from which he holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior. His dissertation, completed in 2004, is titled "Restoring Self-Esteem's Self-Esteem: The Constructs of Dependent and Independent Competence and Worth." His dissertation chair was Prof. Ellen Langer, the first woman ever to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University. Additionally, he also holds a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) from Harvard in Philosophy and Psychology. His undergraduate thesis, completed in 1996, is titled "Honesty Pays: Bridging the Gap Between Moral Theory and Practice."

Ben-Shahar is a veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces and is the Scholar-in-Residence at The David Project, a non-profit educational organization on Israel.

In 2006, he taught a course at Harvard entitled "Positive Psychology." 855 students enrolled in the class, making it the most popular class of the spring semester.

Ben-Shahar has published several books:
  • The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life (2009)
  • Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment (2007)
  • The Question of Happiness: On Finding Meaning, Pleasure, and the Ultimate Currency (2002)
  • A Clash of Values: The Struggle for Universal Freedom (2002)
  • Heaven Can Wait: Conversations With Bonny Hicks (1998)
Ben-Shahar appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on August 9, 2007.

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Total Books: 29
The Pursuit of Perfect How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer Happier Life
Short Cuts to HappinessLifeChanging Lessons From My Barber
2020 - Short Cuts to Happinesslifechanging Lessons From My Barber [Chinese Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9787521714203
ISBN-10: 7521714202
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The Joy of Leadership How Positive Psychology Can Maximize Your Impact  in a Challenging World
2017 - The Joy of Leadership How Positive Psychology Can Maximize Your Impact in a Challenging World [and Make You Happier] (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781119313007
ISBN-10: 1119313007
Genre: Business & Money
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Elige la vida que quieres  101 claves para no amargarse la vida y ser feliz
2014 - Elige La VIda Que Quieres 101 Claves Para No Amargarse La VIda Y Ser Feliz (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9788415678373
ISBN-10: 8415678371
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La bsqueda de la felicidad
2014 - La Bsqueda De La Felicidad [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9786079202811
ISBN-10: 6079202816
Genre: Self-Help
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Practicar la felicidad Un diario gratificante para tu realizacion en 52 semanas
2013 - Practicar La Felicidad Un Diario Gratificante Para Tu Realizacion En 52 Semanas [Plataforma actual - Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9788415115618
ISBN-10: 841511561X
Genre: Self-Help
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Being Happy You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lead a Richer Happier Life
2010 - Being Happy You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lead a Richer Happier Life (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780071746618
ISBN-10: 0071746617
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L'apprentissage de l'imperfection
2010 - L'apprentissage De L'imperfection [French Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9782714446206
ISBN-10: 2714446205
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Apprendre  tre heureux
2010 - Apprendre Tre Heureux [French Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9782714447180
ISBN-10: 271444718X
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Even Happier A Gratitude Journal for Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
Pursuit of Perfect
2009 - Pursuit of Perfect (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780071629034
ISBN-10: 0071629033
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The Pursuit of Perfect to Stop Chasing and Start Living a Richer Happier Life
2009 - The Pursuit of Perfect to Stop Chasing and Start Living a Richer Happier Life (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9781598878998
ISBN-10: 1598878999
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The Pursuit of Perfect
2009 - The Pursuit of Perfect (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780071608824
ISBN-10: 0071608826
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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Applied Positive Psychology
2009 - Applied Positive Psychology (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780071263221
ISBN-10: 0071263225
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Happier
2008 - Happier (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780077123246
ISBN-10: 0077123247
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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Glcklicher
2007 - Glcklicher (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9783570500835
ISBN-10: 3570500837
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Happier Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
The Question of Happiness On Finding Meaning Pleasure and the Ultimate Currency
A Clash of Values The Struggle For Universal Freedom
2002 - A Clash of Values the Struggle for Universal Freedom (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780595224647
ISBN-10: 0595224644
Genres: History, Nonfiction
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Heaven can wait Conversations with Bonny Hicks
1998 - Heaven Can Wait Conversations with Bonny Hicks (Other)
ISBN-13: 9789812049919
ISBN-10: 9812049916
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Happier  on Playaway
Happier on Playaway (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9781606400104
ISBN-10: 160640010X
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Even Happier [Japanese Edition] (Hardcover)