Disagreement
Genetic Set Point Versus Cultivable Change
Authentic Happiness holds A large heritable set point (~50%) caps how much lasting happiness intentional effort can shift (authentic happiness, set-point framing); The How of Happiness holds Affective style and well-being are durably cultivable through sustained intentional activity (the how of happiness, intervention-centric books).
From the guide Cultivate Wellbeing And Character Strengths
The two sides
A large heritable set point (~50%) caps how much lasting happiness intentional effort can shift (authentic happiness, set-point framing)
- Authentic HappinessMartin E. P. Seligman
Affective style and well-being are durably cultivable through sustained intentional activity (the how of happiness, intervention-centric books)
- The How of HappinessSonja Lyubomirsky