People I (Mostly) Admire
73. Turning Work into Play
Apr 30, 2022
Dan Gilbert, a Harvard psychologist and author of 'Stumbling on Happiness,' shares his incredible journey from high school dropout to esteemed professor. He discusses the end of history illusion, examining how our perceptions of identity change over time. Gilbert emphasizes the importance of saying no to non-essential commitments to prioritize happiness. He highlights the value of social connections over material wealth and recounts his unique lifestyle powered by a transformational experience aboard a school bus, advocating for diverse educational pathways.
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- People underestimate personal growth over time
- Shift to value-based care in healthcare incentivizes patient outcomes
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The End of History Illusion
The essence of the 'End of History Illusion' is that individuals tend to believe they will change less in the future than they actually do. Research showed that people underestimate how much they will change in the next ten years compared to the changes they acknowledge in the past ten years. This illusion persists across various age groups, indicating a consistent misjudgment of personal growth and development over time.
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