Her mother regarded Marilyn as a waste of a pregnancy and she was abused
and mistreated accordingly. As a teen Marilyn left her home in Hong Kong
to come to America alone and became an international business success
and humanitarian. In The Happiness Choice: The Five Decisions That Will
Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (Wiley; Hardcover &
ebook; ISBN: 978-1-1184-9316-8) she shares how anyone can choose to be
happy and successful. She shows that happiness is a choice; anyone can
find the resources and tools within any circumstance to guide them to a
better place. Happiness, as verified by studies at Harvard, Yale and
Gallup research is not only good for one’s personal health; it increases
productivity and creativity too!
The USA General Social Surveys show that women’s overall level of
happiness has decreased compared to what it was 40 years ago—and to men.
And the drop occurs regardless of their financial position, marital
status, children, age, or race. The top 35 developed countries’ surveys
show the same trend. The 21st century economic and social pressures are
making men and women unhappier and it is affecting their health,
relationships and productivity. Gallup research showed that in 2012,
$550 Billion of productivity was lost due to unhappiness and low
wellbeing at work.
“People want contentment, love and happiness derived from meaningful
work. They want nourishing personal relationships, a healthy mind and
body, a spiritual core, and reason for living,” says Tam. “But with only
24 hours in a day and all of the competing demands of modern life, the
question is - how? Is it even possible?”
Marilyn Tam’s book is filled with stories, tips, and insights on how
anyone can live the life they've dreamed of living. It includes personal
experiences and advice from experts in the fields of business success,
relationships, health and fitness, spiritual and community relations, to
strengthen and broaden the perspective and tools available for readers.
The book guides readers in prioritizing their many roles so that they
can feel fulfilled and balanced. Readers will learn that it is not only
how much they get done but also what they get done – removing any sense
of guilt and shame and allowing them to live in balance, joy and inner
peace with insight.
“I am the second daughter in a traditional Chinese family, and my birth
was followed quickly by the birth of three younger brothers. To say that
I was unwanted would be an understatement – my mother left me in the
hospital and had to be called to pick me up. Rising from an abusive
childhood, leaving Hong Kong as teen for university in the United State
to becoming a global business leader and humanitarian, I’ve found the
secrets to achieving a better life than I’d ever dreamed was possible –
and you can too.”
Tam’s inspiring story and her personal and professional achievements and
experiences show audiences how anyone can overcome seemingly daunting
odds to live the life of their dreams.
About the Awards
The Global Ebook Awards honor and bring attention to the future of book
publishing: Ebooks. Now in its third year, the Awards are in 72 specific
categories. Most ebooks are also available as printed books. For more
information about the award and the winners, please visit: http://globalebookawards.com/2013-global-ebook-awards-winners/
