One of the best books of 2020 according to KIRKUS How negative emotions lead to a good life Could the constant pursuit of satisfaction, happiness, and joy make our lives worse? Could emotions such as boredom, dissatisfaction, and discontent with our current situation not be obstacles to a good life but, on the contrary, be the motivations for achieving it? The author argues that the value of negative emotions is particularly significant, as they serve as a benchmark between the life we have and the one we want to acquire, as well as a fundamental prerequisite for claiming better living conditions. Perhaps ultimately boredom, disappointment, and the expectation of what we have not yet achieved motivate us to look forward, to dream new dreams, and to set new goals. Using philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, as well as lessons from art and literature, the author demonstrates how negative emotions can become the springboard for a full, authentic life.