Doug and Carl kick-off a multi-part series focused on happiness. They discuss various elements of happiness including definitions, why it’s important, genetic & activity-based components of happiness, routines, the impact of jobs, mindset, and happiness by subtraction. They also provide practical tips for fostering happiness, emphasizing that happiness requires continuous work and experimentation.
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0:00 Introduction
2:13 Definition of happiness
9:24 The role of FIRE in happiness
16:16 Where does happiness come from?
23:04 Creating happiness in your life
30:55 Novel experiences & snoring
37:08 Happiness by subtraction
47:04 Happiness is ever-changing
51:34 Experimentation & testing things out
58:09 Inner vs. outer scorecard
1:08:23 Soundcheck – Hallmark movies
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