Ashley Whillans, professor at Harvard Business School, researches time-money trade-offs. She argues more people would be happier if they spent more of their hard-earned money to buy themselves out of negative experiences. Her research shows that paying to outsource housework or to enjoy a shorter commute can have an outsized impact on happiness and relations ... Show More
Apr 28
Why Your Team Won’t Speak Up (And How to Fix It)
Many senior leaders say they want an organization filled with psychological safety and candor, but they often act in ways that are counterproductive to that goal. Charles Duhigg, an author and researcher, has looked deeply into the secrets of good communication, and says there ar ... Show More
31m 30s
Apr 2021
#209 How to make work happier
Happiness can seem like a complex topic. This week, Helen talks to entrepreneur and author Mo Gawdat who has created an equation for happiness, that bring clarity to the complexity. He's taken his personal experiences, his engineering expertise and insights from his own career to ... Show More
34m 33s
Apr 2024
2685: 3 Ways to Hack Your Financial Happiness by Chris Reining on Strategies for Fostering Genuine Contentment
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Episode 2685:
Chris Reining explores the nuanced relationship between money and happiness in "3 Ways to Hack Your Financial Happine ... Show More
9m 23s
Dec 2020
1134: The Psychology of Money with Author Morgan Housel
Mastering money has little to do with math. Instead, behavior is the most important side of investing, says today's guest Morgan Housel, author of the top-selling book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. We discuss many of his insights inclu ... Show More
28m 25s
Mar 2023
1489: Building Wealth With the Right Behavior; Morgan Housel, Author of The Psychology of Money
Mastering money has little to do with math. Instead, behavior is the most important side of investing, says today’s guest Morgan Housel, author of one of the highest-selling financial book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. We discuss many ... Show More
28m 25s
Mar 2018
How Money Can Buy Happiness
In this episode, Youngme talks to her friend and colleague, Professor Mike Norton, about how to spend money to create happiness. Mike's tips include spending money on experiences rather than on "stuff," "buying time," and investing in others. Youngme adds a few tips of her own. H ... Show More
32m 26s
