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#139 Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Shifting Perspectives: The Power of Negative Visualization

This chapter discusses the importance of changing one's view on life’s difficulties by comparing personal problems with those of others. It introduces negative visualization, a Stoic practice that helps individuals appreciate their current blessings by imagining their absence.

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