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Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want

Updated: Jan 17

5 Star Review



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Editorial Book Review:

By Michael Beas


Within this well-organized guide, I discovered a way to achieve happiness that is both incredibly creative and incredibly useful. What really struck me was how the author uses her unique experiences from making TV shows and her deep knowledge of well-being to give readers a set of tools they can use to change themselves. It opens your eyes to the similarities she finds between crafting your life and telling stories in media. It makes the path to happiness feel like a project you can plan and carry out.


The inclusion of creative exercises, like capturing moments through photography and reflective journaling, made the concepts come alive for me. I had to actually interact with the information and reconsider how I spent my days; it wasn't enough to simply read and nod. I appreciated that although the advice was grounded in science, it was presented in an approachable and straightforward manner. It's not often that a book so smoothly moves between the useful and the important.


What I loved most was the focus on action and reflection. Each chapter felt like it was leading me somewhere tangible, helping me clarify what happiness means to me and how to incorporate it into my life on my own terms. The writing style is warm and encouraging, making even the most introspective exercises feel like opportunities rather than obligations. There’s a wonderful sense of balance—encouragement to dream big but also to appreciate the small, beautiful moments that often go unnoticed.


The combination of personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice makes this an inspiring and relatable read. It’s not just about feeling good; it’s about building a life where happiness becomes sustainable and deeply personal. The author’s voice resonates with authenticity, and I could feel her passion for helping others discover their own paths to fulfillment. It’s rare to come across a book that not only inspires but also equips you with the tools to make meaningful changes.


For anyone looking to explore happiness as an ongoing, creative process rather than a fleeting state, this book is a must-read. It feels like sitting down with a mentor who genuinely wants to see you thrive.


About the Author

Maria Baltazzi PhD MFA


Maria Baltazzi, PhD, MFA is an Emmy Award-winning television producer, international traveler, and wellbeing teacher. She has developed and produced shows on all seven continents and was one of the original producers of Survivor for CBS — a role she continued through its first ten seasons. She then did another lap around the world as a distance walker, entering marathons on all seven continents to raise money for charity. To date, Maria has walked more than seven thousand miles and is still going.


Maria is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, and a Fellow of the Explorers Club. Her degrees include an MFA in film from the Art Center College of Design and a PhD in Conscious-Centered Living from the University of Sedona. Maria’s educational focus over the past decade on happiness and mindfulness. Her certifications include Mindfulness Meditation Teaching Training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher Training from The Chopra Center, Spiritual Psychology with Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick at the University of Santa Monica, Happiness Studies with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, the Science of Happiness from the University of Berkley, and Inner MBA from MindfulNYU.

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