What is a Good Life or Well-being? A good life is not bestowed to a precious few but is quietly lived by many around the world. A Good life is not simply away from illness or devoid of devastating challenges and sufferings but a life full of vitality and growth, to overcome life's difficulties and sufferings; a good life is a life of achievement, with Authentic Happiness while connected with the world. A good life is a life where the individual thrives, actualizes her potentials while contributing to the community, a good life is a life, though with momentary ups and downs but enjoys Authentic Happiness - profound enduring peace, and satisfaction. The Mighty Oak presents a model of the good life based on extensive research into the culture and scientific literature and supported by extensive population surveys.

Weining C. Chang is a psychologist, born in China, educated in Taiwan (BA in Law, National Taiwan University) and the United States (PhD in Psychology, University of Houston). Her intense interest in culture and psychology brought her to Graduate School of Education Harvard University. She has conducted extensive research and teaching in the United States, Singapore and China. Currently based in Singapore, she divides her time between Singapore, China and the United States.