This book is a compact 'how to be happy' guide that takes you through a series of seven steps which help you to find greater happiness and fulfilment in your life through 'relaxed wisdom'. The story follows Mr. Possum, and his mentor, Mrs. Wombat, in Possum's search for greater wisdom and happiness. Dissatisfied with both his work and home life, Possum seeks to improve his perspective on what is really important in life and discover how exactly he should go about achieving it.