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How Talking to a Friend Helps (Live at The International Festival of Arts and Ideas)

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

CHAPTER

Understanding Ourselves Through Different Lenses

This chapter emphasizes the significance of perspective taking in our self-understanding and relationships. It discusses the critical balance between self-kindness and how we engage with our past and future selves, while also examining the effects of stress perception on performance. Furthermore, it critiques traditional productivity metrics in the context of modern life, advocating for deeper, more meaningful work over superficial tasks.

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