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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

The Importance of Relationships and Happiness

This chapter emphasizes the significance of eye contact, touch, and real-life interactions in boosting happiness through the release of oxytocin. It discusses the potential negative impact of cynicism, isolation, and online communities on individuals' well-being, highlighting the importance of rewiring one's brain, seeking growth opportunities, and fostering real friendships. The conversation also delves into achieving transcendence through practices like stoicism, meditation, and exploring faith, as well as the balance between success and happiness, managing desires, and setting personal boundaries.

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