Oliver Burkeman
The One You Feed
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Critiquing the Concept of Positive Thinking and Embracing Stoicism for Happiness
An interview delves into a columnist and author's book that criticizes the notion of positive thinking, suggesting that genuine happiness comes from embracing failure and uncertainty rather than constant positivity. The discussion explores the principles of stoicism, rejection therapy, and exposure therapy to manage anxiety and promote rational beliefs about events, contrasting with the potential pitfalls of obsessive positive thinking and materialistic pursuits for happiness.
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