Episode 14: The Surprising Science of Happiness (ft. Sonja Lyubomirsky)

January 24, 2024

About the Episode

Imagine if you could sit down with one of the world’s leading happiness researchers and ask her, one by one, what actually makes people happier and what doesn’t?

Well, that’s basically what I did.

In this episode, Sonja and I get deep into the subject of happiness. One by one, we conclude which of life’s simple and not-so-simple pleasures are underrated or overrated. Some of the answers will definitely surprise you.

Do yourself a favor—watch, like, and share the happiness.

Sonja Lyubomirsky Quotes From the Episode

I like to think about happiness as being happy *in* your life and being happy *with* your life.
Having money is great—but being materialistic, being someone who really cares about money isn’t.
A happy person has always something to look forward to.
Friendship is what makes life worth living.

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