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Jul 2020
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E156 The Science of Happiness With Tal B...

Nick Viall
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Today we take a deep dive into Happiness with teacher, author, and lecturer Tal Ben- Shahar. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership and shares his knowledge on these topics today. Nick and Tal breakdown happiness during quarantine, how it can relate to the amount of technology used in your life, the way resistance in a relationship and being known by your partner can actually lead to a deeper intimacy, and finally the best daily practices that set you up for a happier life. 

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