Listen "#34 - The Happiness Expert: 87 Years of Research Exposes Hidden Happiness Killer!"
Episode Synopsis
Today's guest is Dr. Robert Waldinger, the man behind the longest-running study on happiness ever done.He’s a Harvard psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and Zen priest, and in this episode of BSU, he shares the surprising truth about what actually makes us happy — and it’s not what you think.Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just chasing goals without fulfillment, this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The real cause of modern unhappiness (and how to fix it)✅ Why loneliness literally kills — and how to fight back✅ How to build a life that actually feels good to live⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 The Shocking Truth About Happiness5:06 3 Relationship Lessons From 87 Years of Research8:23 Loneliness Literally Kills13:43 Does Money Make You Happy?19:20 The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage22:16 The #1 Regret of the Dying29:01 The Ultimate Life Hack for Busy People34:13 The Truth About Zen & “Detachment”50:07 3 Simple Daily Habits to Be Happier📧 GET OUR (FREE) 1-MIN NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, an inspiring 1-minute email with the most valuable lessons we're learning and other cool stuff we've come across — delivered every Monday:👉 fiobros.com📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. BOB WALDINGER📘 His Book — The Good Lifehttps://urlgeni.us/amzn/wYnQZ🌐 His Websitehttps://robertwaldinger.com📱 His Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/robertwaldinger/📱 FOLLOW US ON IGhttps://instagram.com/fiobros🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITYFinally, an education that’s actually useful.Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers — from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond — to extract practical life advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.
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