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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Flourish
A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
Book • 2012
In 'Flourish', Martin E.P.
Seligman presents a new concept of well-being that goes beyond traditional psychology's focus on alleviating suffering.
He introduces the PERMA model, which consists of Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
These pillars are essential for a life of profound fulfillment.
The book discusses how these elements can be applied in various aspects of life, including education, economics, therapy, and public policy.
It also includes inspiring stories of Positive Psychology in action, such as the U.S.
Army's training in emotional resilience and innovative school programs.
Seligman's work is grounded in extensive research and provides practical exercises for readers to explore their own attitudes and aims.
Seligman presents a new concept of well-being that goes beyond traditional psychology's focus on alleviating suffering.
He introduces the PERMA model, which consists of Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
These pillars are essential for a life of profound fulfillment.
The book discusses how these elements can be applied in various aspects of life, including education, economics, therapy, and public policy.
It also includes inspiring stories of Positive Psychology in action, such as the U.S.
Army's training in emotional resilience and innovative school programs.
Seligman's work is grounded in extensive research and provides practical exercises for readers to explore their own attitudes and aims.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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in the context of the meaning of life and flourishing.


Brian Johnson

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Episode 1: “Heroic Leadership and Daily Flourishing” with Brian Johnson
Most of the techniques discussed, to improve happiness, are in this book.

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Appendix B: All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job
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as a book that heavily influenced his positive psychology journey.

Justin Malek

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Sabrina Zeplin

Gekündigt? So gelingt euch der Neustart
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as the source of today's wisdom on flourishing.


Brian Johnson

Flourish by Martin Seligman (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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as her book, exploring the freeing power of Christ's love from self-focus.

Lydia Brownback

If I Believe Jesus Has Forgiven My Sins, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty? (Lydia Brownback)
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as the author of the book that inspired the five pillars of well-being.

Pat Sperry

How to Flourish in 2025: 5 Pillars of Well-Being with Pat Sperry
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, highlighting the science of gratitude and its effects on health and happiness.


Mark Hyman

Daily And Weekly Practices To Stay Young Forever
Mentioned by Dr. Mike when discussing the benefits of positive psychology and gratitude.

968 Dangerous Health Myths, New COVID-19 Facts, and How to Heal Yourself with Doctor Mike
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while discussing the PERMA model in positive psychology.

Dr. Carol Radford

Mentoring early career teachers - with Dr. Carol Radford
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as the founder of positive psychology and author of the book "Flourish".

Brian Portnoy

Befi is Dead; Long Live Befi! with Shaping Wealth’s Brian Portnoy
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in the introduction, highlighting ![undefined]()

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Patrick J. McGinnis

Caroline Adams Miller

S12 E18 Caroline Adams Miller on The Science of Setting -and Achieving- Goals