From the award-winning authors of What Is My Legacy? — a book that will change how you live the rest of your life.
For generations, we’ve been told that the goal of life is to be happy. Yet despite record spending on wellness trends, self-help advice, and quick-fix hacks, we are more burned out, anxious, and disconnected than ever before. It’s not your fault.
In Happiness vs. Fulfillment, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger reveal the truth, rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final teachings and supported by cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology. We were never meant to chase happiness. We were meant to live fulfilled lives. Drawing on decades of work in diverse communities around the world—from the boardrooms of Davos to remote villages where families live on less than a dollar a day—the authors reveal a striking pattern: We have been sold a lie. And that lie is that happiness is the solution.
Happiness is not the solution.
The solution is fulfillment.
Not happiness. Fulfillment.
Understanding this distinction, choosing fulfillment over happiness, will change everything about how you live, who you become, and what your life means.
This is the choice that defines all other choices, the choice of how to live your life.
Happiness vs. Fulfillment is a road map to personal transformation, guiding us to break free from the “Happiness Industrial Complex” that profits from our dissatisfaction. This book will change the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.
…learn a powerful way of living. A way of finding what truly matters and adding more of it into your life.
Mel Robbins,
Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast; New York Times bestselling BOOK
'THE LET THEM THEORY'
Fulfilled Life is a hyper-personalized approach designed around exactly one person: you. Through world-class expertise, advanced science, ancient wisdom, insight and extraordinary experiences, we help reveal what is uniquely true for you so you can reconnect with yourself, with others and the world to live the life you truly want.
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Praise for Happiness vs Fulfillment
This book is a powerful cry from the heart and a compelling appeal to the mind. Its intention, admirably achieved, is to help us liberate ourselves from the grip of what the authors aptly call the 'fear and inadequacy economy,' the matrix that has abandoned our true humanity in pursuit of the chimera of happiness. The thesis is simple yet profound, the techniques intuitive, the effect electrifying.
Gabor Maté, MD
New York Times bestselling author, globally recognized voice on trauma, addiction, and human development
Our modern ‘pursuits of happiness’ can offer temporary good feelings, which sadly never last. It is a life fulfilled that we must seek. Happiness vs Fulfillment is one of the essential maps to guide us on our journey.
Simon Sinek
Optimist and New York Times Bestselling author and host of the podcast A Bit of Optimism.
You're about to learn a powerful way of living. A way of finding what truly matters and adding more of it into your life. And there are no four better people in this world to teach you how to do that. They have changed my life for the better, and they will change yours too.
MEL ROBBINS
Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast; New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory
The pursuit of happiness is one of the greatest biological traps ever sold to humanity. Happiness is a dopamine hit. Fulfillment is a nervous system upgrade. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger have written the book that finally names it and shows you the way out.
DAVE ASPREY
Founder of Bulletproof and father of the biohacking movement; four-time New York Times bestselling author; host of The Human Upgrade podcast
Happiness vs. Fulfillment invites us into the sacred practice of living with purpose, love, and authentic connection, awakening us to the deeper truth of who we are and why we are here. It is not merely a book you read, it is an experience that can transform the way you live your life. Read it, embody it, and allow it to guide you into a life of true fulfillment.
Michael Bernard Beckwith
Founder and CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center; bestselling author and host of Take Back Your Mind podcast
In a world awash in happiness prescriptions, this book calls us to look deeper and lays out a path to true fulfillment. It’s a guide to the most essential elements of a good life that reminds us what truly matters. Its message could not be more important or timely.
Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA
19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States
Having spent my life exploring remote ecosystems and time with indigenous communities who have always known that no one thrives alone, this book rang true from the first page. In a world that profits from isolation, Happiness vs. Fulfillment is a necessary revolution, and one our humanity desperately needs.
Céline Cousteau
Filmmaker, explorer, and environmental and humanitarian advocate; founder of CauseCentric
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Meet the Authors
Martin is a global human rights advocate and the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. A champion for nonviolence and social justice, he has inspired millions, advised heads of state, and led civil rights initiatives on nearly every continent. Martin served two terms on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners before leading the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was founded by his father. He continues his father’s legacy through his work with the Drum Major Institute, focusing on poverty, racism, and militarism. He is the cohost of the award-winning My Legacy podcast. Visit mlking3.com.
Arndrea is president of the Drum Major Institute and a passionate advocate for social justice and equality. She organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence, partnering with over one hundred national organizations. Arndrea’s work with the Center for Democratic Renewal (formerly known as the National Anti-Klan Network) and civil rights icon Dr. C. T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has been instrumental in advancing civil rights. She coauthored When Hate Comes to Town: Faith-Based Edition and has written numerous articles and publications. She has spoken before mass crowds as a champion of democracy, justice and human dignity. She is the cohost of the award-winning My Legacy podcast. Visit arndreawatersking.com.
Marc is a New York Times bestselling author, Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar, and Oxford-trained lawyer. A trailblazing movement builder who has collaborated with leaders like Oprah Winfrey and brands like Virgin Group, he has headlined more than 130 live stadium events, inspiring millions, and has received ten honorary degrees. He is the cohost of the award winning My Legacy podcast and the cofounder of Unlimited Life, an organization dedicated to helping people live their longest, healthiest, best lives. A certified reiki master and certified health coach, Marc brings a holistic, purpose-driven approach to wellbeing, leadership and transformation. Visit marckielburger.com.
Craig is a New York Times bestselling author and social entrepreneur whose research examines what creates a life of lasting fulfillment through purpose, contribution, and legacy. He holds a doctorate in organizational development and change, a master’s in human development, an MBA, and sixteen honorary doctorates.
Craig is the cofounder of Legacy+, an organization that operates large-scale social impact initiatives. A recipient of the Order of Canada, the Roosevelt Freedom Medal, and the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award, he has spent three decades building movements that have engaged millions in service and lasting impact.
Visit craigkielburger.com
“This is the choice that defines all other choices — the choice of how to live your life.”