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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettMay 11, 2023

7 Life-changing Lessons From The Longest Ever Study On Health & Happiness! Dr. Robert Waldinger

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Bowling Alone

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What he found was that starting in the 1950s, all of those indices dropped off.

Zen philosophy

What David Loy argues is that many of us are grabbing for things like wealth and fame and dominating the earth and dominating each other in this kind…

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In this new episode Steven sits down with the American psychiatrist and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Robert Waldinger. Dr Waldinger is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and the fourth director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. This is the longest every study of the same group of people over time, following 724 men for nearly 80 years. The study explores the factors that lead to healthy and happy lives. Robert is also the Founding Director of the Lifespan Research Foundation, which aims to implement the lessons learned from the Harvard Study in peoples work and personal life. His TED talk, “What makes a good life?” has been viewed over 40 million times. In this conversation Robert and Steven discuss topics, such as: What are the factors that make for a good life The impacts that money and success have on a happy life Why relationships are the most important factor for long term health and wellbeing Why we should reexamine the value we place on relationships How modern society gets in the way of connection You can purchase Robert’s new book ‘The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness’, here: ****https://bit.ly/3BiYSPW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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Bowling Alone

Robert Putnam

Best for Researchers and individuals interested in sociology and mental healthOften cited around social isolation and loneliness

“Robert Putnam at Harvard wrote a book in the 80s called Bowling Alone, in which he studied our investment in social capital and found that starting in the 1950s, indices of social engagement dropped off.”

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Trigger: social isolation and loneliness

For: Researchers and individuals interested in sociology and mental health

Key quote: “What he found was that starting in the 1950s, all of those indices dropped off.”

The host mentions 'Bowling Alone' to highlight the decline in social connections and its impact on loneliness in society. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of how social capital has diminished over the decades, correlating with increased isolation and health risks.

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Zen philosophy

Best for Individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and those interested in the intersection of philosophy and psychology.Often cited around search for self

“The speaker references a writer named David Loy who discusses Zen philosophy and the concept of self, relating it to the human desire for permanence and significance.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

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For: Individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and those interested in the intersection of philosophy and psychology.

Key quote: “What David Loy argues is that many of us are grabbing for things like wealth and fame and dominating the earth and dominating each other in this kind of wish to make ourselves feel more real, more permanent, more fixed, like we really exist.”

The host discusses David Loy's insights from Zen philosophy, emphasizing the elusive nature of the self and how this understanding can lead to a preoccupation with fame and wealth. This exploration highlights the contrast between measurable achievements and the deeper, often unquantifiable, aspects of human existence.

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