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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Ask for Help... and Spread Happiness

Oct 30, 2023
25:03
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Entrepreneur Jia Jiang overcomes his fear of rejection by seeking it out for 100 days. The science suggests that asking for help can make us and those around us happier. The chapter explores the surprising willingness of people to help and the positive reactions to unusual requests. It emphasizes the impact of asking for help and spreading happiness, highlighting inspiring stories of individuals who transformed their lives by seeking assistance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Asking for help and embracing vulnerability can lead to stronger connections and increased happiness.
  • People are generally more open and willing to help than we expect, so we should challenge our negative mindset about asking for assistance.

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Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

Through an extreme experiment in rejection therapy, Zha Zhang discovered that people are actually much nicer and more willing to help than we think. Despite his initial fear, he received many positive responses to his outlandish requests, such as making Olympic donuts at Krispy Kreme. By exposing himself to rejection, Zha became more comfortable with asking for help and realized that his fears were largely unfounded. He encourages others to push their rejection comfort zone and embrace vulnerability, as people often bond and feel happier through acts of kindness.

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