It should go without saying that happiness follows enjoyment and vice versa. And yet, we find ourselves drawn to a variety of painful experiences, from the thrilling terror of horror films or extreme sports to the taxing difficulties of job, exercise, creativity, and family life. Paul Bloom, a renowned psychologist, examines the pleasures of suffering and explains why the pursuits that are most satisfying are frequently those that demand the greatest sacrifice using ground-breaking research. He demonstrates that the secret to a life well lived is accepting this truth.