Table of contents : Foreword / by Daniel Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman -- Introducing radical happiness. Why you need radical happiness, or, How to be less of a dog and more of a lion The looking-for-happiness conundrum The indispensable basis of happiness: getting to know your mind -- Basic happiness: mastering the mind. Always react to thought the same way Relax the comparing Be present A daily plan for basic happiness -- Interconnected happiness: mastering your heart. Contemplate the interdependent nature of reality Relax the judging Be attentive A daily plan for interconnected happiness -- Radical happiness: mastering dignity. Cultivating dignity Relax the clinging Be aware A daily plan for radical happiness -- Afterword.