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Good Life Project

5 Ways to Wake Up Your Life

Jul 22, 2024
49:19
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Join Jonathan Fields, captivating spoken word essayist and author, as he explores unlocking creativity, uncovering desires, and finding true happiness. Dive into topics like exercise, beauty, and living a fulfilling life. Discover insights on the link between exercise and creativity, the power of saying yes, pursuing desires, transitioning to simplicity, and the pursuit of happiness and meaning in life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Meaning is more crucial than happiness for a fulfilling life, emphasizing purpose and feeling valued.
  • Exercise is vital for physical and mental well-being, especially for creativity and anxiety reduction.

Deep dives

Meaning vs. Happiness

Meaning is emphasized as a stronger determinant of a fulfilling life than happiness. It signifies feeling valued in the world and having a purpose. The podcast introduces a new writing project called Awake at the Wheel, aimed at exploring deep personal reflections. It shares essays exploring topics like exercise and creativity, identifying what one does most beautifully, and the revelation about the 'less line'. The focus is on how meaning in life surpasses mere happiness.

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