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Nov 2024
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#511 The Illusion of Control: The Unexpe...

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
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The Illusion of Control: The Unexpected Path to Happiness

Ever feel like you're driving through life with a white-knuckle grip on the steering wheel, convinced you're in total control? Well, buckle up, because on this podcast, we're taking a ride on the Autopia - that classic Disneyland attraction where you think you're calling the shots, but the track guides you all along. Join me as we explore "The Illusion of Control: The Unexpected Path to Happiness," and discover how letting go might just be the key to finding true joy in the journey.

New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist

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💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help?

➡️ I explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 19 million times since its inception. Happiness does not happen by chance, it happens when we take specific actions in our lives to create it

💯 Welcome to my channel! My name is Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D. I am an author of 13 books, I am a TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer. I have been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and I would love to share what I've learned with you! My Happiness Podcast is entirely free to listen to, so why not give it a try!

➡️ So, come and explore the Happiness Podcast, my books, and Psychology Today blog, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life!

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� Music: By Kevin MacLeod

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