Good Life Project A More Joyful & Less Regret-filled Way to Live | Leo Babauta
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Jan 18, 2024 
Leo Babauta, creator of Zen Habits, discusses living a joyful and regret-free life. Topics include ditching perfectionism and embracing self-compassion, redefining expectations, embracing vulnerability, approaching discomfort with love and gratitude, shifting from self-aggression to self-compassion, and simplifying life to find meaning.
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Question The Game You’re Playing
- Feeling "behind" is a game built from invented expectations about where we should be.
- Question who made the rules and choose a different game focused on meaning and play.
Play The Infinite Game
- Play an "infinite game" where the goal is to keep playing with curiosity, meaning, and fun.
- Redefine daily rules to prioritize engagement, contribution, and sustained play.
Make Tasks Playful And Social
- Turn tasks into playful, social challenges to reduce resistance and increase consistency.
- Use short timers, music, partners, or family groups to make fitness and work more enjoyable.