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The science of personality and the art of well-being with Brian Little
Worklife with Adam Grant
The Power of Personal Projects for Well-being
Exciting data came in following the methods of asking people about their projects. Some favorite personal projects included being a better druid and clarifying philosophy of life. The sustainable pursuit of core projects is essential for well-being. Five key features of projects include meaningfulness, self-expression, manageability, time, and coherence. Manageable and meaningful projects contribute to well-being, while purpose without progress is not sufficient. The most important dimension for predicting health and happiness is efficacy, the perceived likelihood of successful completion of projects.
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