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People Who Feel They Have A Purpose In Life Live Longer
NPR: We know that happiness and social connection can have positive benefits on health. Now research suggests that having a sense of purpose or direction in life may also be beneficial. To find out if
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Why Nice Entrepreneurs Finish First
Inc.: Wharton professor and author of bestseller Give and Take Adam Grant talks with Inc.‘s Eric Schurenberg about the latest research on giving, taking, success, networking, and more. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the warm glow of altruism
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Actually, Some Material Goods Can Make You Happy
The Atlantic: It’s been the refrain of behavioral economists and, in my case at least, my wise husband for years: Spend your money on experiences, not things. A vacation or a meal with friends will enrich
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Love People, Not Pleasure
The New York Times: ABD AL-RAHMAN III was an emir and caliph of Córdoba in 10th-century Spain. He was an absolute ruler who lived in complete luxury. Here’s how he assessed his life: “I have
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Here’s Why People Work Like Crazy, Even When They Already Have Everything They Need
Business Insider: In a recent talk, Google CEO Larry Page raised a radical notion: We all might be working much harder than is necessary. “The idea that everyone needs to work frantically to meet people’s needs
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Anticipation: The Psychology of Waiting in Line
The Huffington Post: We all spend a lot of time waiting in lines — way more than we’d like. We wait for motor vehicle registration, for tables at popular restaurants, for Black Friday sales, groceries