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The Science of Fun with Michael Rucker

The Dad Edge Podcast

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The Pressure of Expectations

A lot of us have these preconceived notions of what we expect and we don't allow ourselves to live in the moment. A component of happiness or perceived happiness does have to do with anticipation, right? We now know that excitability from dopamine really is triggered by the anticipation and pleasure. And when things go wrong, that can be a big letdown. But I should give yourself some grace because you're still having an amazing time whatever happens.

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