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The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Rethinking Success and Societal Norms

This chapter delves into the motivations behind competition and the pursuit of success, challenging the listener to reconsider societal standards. Using personal anecdotes, the discussion highlights the arbitrary nature of these benchmarks and emphasizes adaptability within social frameworks. It also addresses the moral implications of everyday decisions, contrasting legality and morality while advocating for open-minded evaluations of established rules.

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