The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change

According to former music-industry exec Harry, “Joy is the most important experience we can have,” and it’s important to make joy every day. Harry begins by discussing the notion of “a beginner’s mind” or shoshim in Zen Buddhism: approaching every situation as if it’s the first time and bringing an attitude of openness and eagerness to that experience. This childlike approach helps users to drop expectations, preconceived notions, and social constructs that they may bring along. Readers are further encouraged to create a “joy toolbox” filled with activities and techniques that spark joy—a task that seems easier than it is. Fortunately, Harry outlines steps to achieving this goal, with specific tools at the end of each section, such as “Creating with Joy,” “Picking a Partner,” “Establishing Healthy Boundaries,” and “Transforming Patterns.” Techniques for building a support team, loving (and even dating!) oneself, overcoming fear, and finding one’s “yes” are sprinkled throughout.