Why you need a personal retreat

Are you overworked, sleep-deprived, and stressed out? Unfortunately, most of us are! Which is why you need to take a personal retreat to stop, breathe, and relax. This will give your body and mind a chance to reenergize. Jim McCarthy, a Silicon Valley expert on happy, peak performance teams, explains how and why. Filmed at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.

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About Jim McCarthy

Jim McCarthy teaches people how to create their happiness. He is a thought-provoking TEDx speaker and #1 bestselling author of the book Live Each Day: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Happiness. He has presented his innovative and highly acclaimed “Happiness Keynote” to organizations of all sizes across the U.S. and internationally.

His talks aren’t just inspirational. Audiences take away practical strategies, science-based insights, and daily action plans — because happiness is a skill you can develop. Jim is recognized for his unique perspective — as a Stanford MBA, internet pioneer, and person living with a cancer diagnosis.