On today's show, I talk with Andreas Elpidorou, the author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration and Anticipation Lead us to the Good Life.

Andreas leads us on a fascinating discussion that covers a lot of ground related to happiness and the role emotions play in our pursuit of a meaningful life. 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• What makes life difficult is also what makes life worth living
• The surprising role boredom can play as a warning system and a guide
• Why there is more to the Good Life than happiness…a lot more
• Why authenticity and ownership of our life is so important
• How frustration energizes and informs us
• What we can learn from Andrew Wiles’ pursuit of Fermat’s Last Theorem
• The surprising result of the Ikea Effect and what that tells us about happiness
• Why “movement toward goals” may be the ultimate state of happiness 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

• Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life by Andreas Elpidorou
• Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined. What’s in your wallet?
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