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You Only Live Once... So Commit

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Treating Your Future Self Well

Pete thinks we should fight these fears, but he can also relate to the worry we experience when we make a big decision. We assume that treating our future selves well means leaving lots of options open. But science shows that we're wrong on both counts. As soon as you commit to something, two wonderful things happen. The act of committing means you wind up learning fantastic new things about your city.

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