Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast and blog, I talk to best-spelling author, psychiatrist, Zen master and Harvard researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger about what the science tells us about human happiness, creating a fulfilling and happy life, the importance of “social fitness”, what we get wrong about achievement, the power of deep, meaningful relationships, and so much more!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:17 Dr. Robert’s incredible research & career 

4:35 Why the Harvard Study of Adult Development is so important  

9:22, 23:10 The power of the examined life

13:47, 16:18 Relationships are the key to happiness!  

18:50 Why we should teach our children about relationships in school 

20:30 The power of deep, meaningful connections  

21:30 Adversity, relationships & happiness 

31:26 How Dr. Robert’s research has impacted his own life 

32:00, 36:00 There is no one way to live the good life 

34:00 Money & success does not equal happiness  

37:25 The power of living an authentic life  

38:40 Mental health in our world today  

45:53 It is never too late to be happy! 

50:00 You can live alone & still be happy

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