What are the secrets of happiness? Why do some people live well and die happy? John Izzo spoke with more than 200 individuals aged between 60 and 106, who were described by acquaintances and friends as "the unique people who knew they had found happiness and the meaning of life." Shopkeepers and Holocaust survivors, tribal leaders and CEOs, these individuals collectively had life experiences totaling over 18,000 years.

They answered questions such as: What has given you the greatest joy? What do you wish you had learned earlier? Ultimately, what mattered and what didn't? The author shares their stories, which are funny, poignant, and thought-provoking, as well as the five secrets he learned from the interviews he conducted, also presenting their practical application.

This book will make you laugh and cry and will encourage you to discover in time what is truly important in your life.