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2893: The Little Known Happiness Curve by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on How to Age Happily & Blue Zones

Sep 6, 2023
Ryan Frederick, an internationally recognized thought leader, discusses the happiness curve and aging happily. He explores the concept of the happiness curve, the benefits of aging, and embracing the joy of aging. The podcast also delves into the upside down U-shaped curve of money and happiness, emphasizing the importance of social connections and meaningful time over money and achievement.
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Quick takeaways

  • People tend to get happier as they get older, with happiness often exceeding all other periods of their life.
  • Finding environments that help foster personal growth and social connections can contribute to greater life satisfaction at any stage.

Deep dives

The You-Shaped Happiness Curve

Researchers have found that people tend to get happier as they get older, with happiness often exceeding all other periods of their life. This happiness curve is observed across cultures and countries, persisting even after accounting for various factors. While some may experience a general upward trend or consistently high life satisfaction, most people go through a midlife dip before experiencing an increase in happiness beyond midlife.

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