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The Little-Known Secrets To A Good Life, with Shigehiro Oishi

Big Brains

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Redefining Happiness and Meaning

This chapter critiques the belief that happiness is the ultimate goal in life, advocating instead for finding meaning through contributions to society. It contrasts the hedonic and eudaimonic approaches to well-being and examines how misconceptions about happiness can lead to personal failure feelings. Additionally, it highlights the significance of small daily joys over monumental life events in achieving true contentment.

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