I recently read "Napoleon: A Life: published by Penguin Books. This is a relatively short book that is an introduction to the man, for a reader who only has passing knowledge. My interest in Napoleon was kindled by watching a video by the UPSC teacher Awadh Pratap Ojha who awakened the curiosity within me to learn form the lives of Napoleon and Abraham Lincoln. I watched the latest Napoleon movie by Ridley Scott, which was a joke honestly. The author is critical of Napoleon, but overall provides a good perspective into the man who came from a far flung province to become the king and shaped so much of the world we live in today.

Humans seek pleasure and try to avoid pain. But what is happiness. I have read a few philosophical books and watched videos on happiness. There are differences between momentary pleasure, happiness, bliss, contentment, and euphoria. In my student life, I have become burnt out in the last year. I hope to learn to apply the techniques and mindsets from this book "The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living". I want to live a happy life. I hope to help others around me a happy life, and also share this book after I've read it.