Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley There's Only One Michael Mosley
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Jun 14, 2024 
Psychologist Paul Bloom and Michael Mosley discuss tips for a good life including finding purpose, embracing chosen suffering like cold showers, shifting perspectives on happiness, accuracy of personality tests, and the significance of relationships for happiness and well-being.
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Seek Contrast
- Seek out contrasts in experiences, like spicy food followed by a cold drink.
- This heightens pleasure because the brain responds to differences, not absolute values.
Lose Yourself
- Escape the noisy mind by losing yourself in activities like intense exercise or hobbies.
- These flow states provide a break from constant thinking and worrying.
Banking to Medicine
- Michael Mosley initially pursued banking, believing difficulty equaled a good life.
- He realized this was wrong and switched to medicine, highlighting the importance of adapting life choices.