About the Author

Dr. Kris (Kris BM Krishna) is a social scientist with a Ph.D. in consumer psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. For over two decades, he has been a professor of consumer psychology and communications and has researched the psychology of consumption materialism and happiness. He has been presenting seminars on such topics as the psychology of happiness, taming anxiety, curating episodes of joy in everyday life, work-life balnce and leadership. His next book "Ten Commandments of Happiness" is in the making.

When not traveling for work, he divides his time between the East Village (New York) and the Banks of Ohio River.

His current passion is talking to people at random and listening to their stories of life wisdom.