August 26, 2024

457 | The Science of Happiness

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SPEAKER_01 00:20
Every little thing you think that you need Every little thing you think that you need Every little thing that's just feeding your greed Oh, I bet that you'd be fine without it
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You're listening to The Minimalist Podcast with Joshua Fields Milburn and TK Coleman, recorded live at Earthing Studios in sunny California.
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SPEAKER_04 00:47
Yes, thank you, Malabama.

The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle to let go? (1:50)

What role does worry play in our unhappiness? (17:12)

What are the three main ingredients in happiness? (19:42)

How do our reactions shape our happiness? (32:40)

How does the weather affect our happiness? (36:17)

What’s preventing you from being happy right now? (39:00)

Listener tip: Would I repurchase this thing? (44:43)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Recorded at Earthing Studios.