Goodreads asked Jim McCarthy:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Jim McCarthy I was diagnosed with cancer on February 5, 2013. That was a big wake-up call for me to think hard about my life, my legacy, and my purpose. I started speaking in public about this experience, and I was happy to learn that other people were interested in my perspective. As a result, I created my Happiness Keynote and Workshops. Later, I wanted to take all of my research and life experiences, and put it into a book. I also did a TEDx Talk called "What Cancer Taught Me About Happiness." So I've been very motivated to share what I've learned with others, because happiness is a skill you can develop!

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