Sometimes, the only way to figure out what truly makes a life worthwhile is to get out there and “do it”. Yale student Cooper Newsom wrote an essay,“The Great Human Road Race; Or, the Lost Virtue of Corniness” as his final paper in Yale’s Life Worth Living class and it’s a comedic look at how corny but ultimately fun, running a road race can be. Dancing to ... Show More
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Thanks For Being Here - Emma's Essay "Go to the Party, Even When Life Doesn't Feel Like One"
What happens when you show up for someone else's joy while carrying your own grief? A mother steps away from caregiving for 72 hours to witness a bat mitzvah, and discovers that being woven into someone else's celebration—the photo shoots, the prayers, the hours on the dance floo ... Show More
9m 27s
Nov 21
Go To on AI & the Chaos of Family Life
A scientist and entrepreneur built an AI to intercept every interruption in family life—the basketball emails, the field trip forms, the play rehearsal schedule buried at the bottom of a message. Then, an investor suggested the product could do more: text the sitter automatically ... Show More
30m 21s
Jun 2024
#372 — Life & Work
<p>Sam Harris speaks with George Saunders about his creative process. They discuss George's involvement with Buddhism, the importance of kindness, psychedelics, writing as a practice, the work of Raymond Carver, the problem of social media, our current political moment, the role ... Show More
41m 32s
Feb 2021
#430: How to Make a Good Life a Great Life
If you have a good life but want to make it a great life, this episode is for you. Most people settle for good enough, for getting through the week, for bland, beige lives that are mostly unfulfilling, not just for them, but for the world around them. You were created for more. G ... Show More
38m 8s
Jun 2024
Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness
<p>Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. </p><p>This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. </p><p>Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2020
1002 My 3 Truths + Definition of Greatness
<p>"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates</p><p>On today's inspiring 5-minute Friday, Lewis shares his definition of greatness, as well as his three biggest truths about life. After 1,000 podcast episodes, he distills all the life lessons he's received from his impa ... Show More
5m 19s