What 10 key lessons can we learn about living the good life from studying older people?
ve posted about three major studies of older people that gave deep insight into what makes a good life: The Terman study (which followed over 1000 men and women from childhood into old age) The Grant study (which followed a group of young men at Harvard from college until the end of life) The Legacy Project (which interviewed almost 1500 people ages 70-100+) Here are my top ten takeaways from the research: 1) What it takes to live a long…
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Money Can Buy Happiness: 6 Ways You Can Do It
Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead Of A Few Big Ones Via The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does: One researcher, for example, interviewed people of all income levels in the United Kingdom and found that those who frequently treated themselves to low-cost indulgences— picnics, extravagant cups of coffee, and treasured DVDs— were more satisfied with their lives. Other scientists have found that no-cost or low-cost activities can yield small boosts…
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What 6 secrets can the oldest couples teach us about how to have a long, happy relationship?
rl Pillemer of Cornell University interviewed nearly 1500 people age 70 to 100+ for his book “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” What did they have to say about long, happy relationships? Via 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans: Here’s the “refrigerator list” of lessons for successful married life: 1. Marry someone a lot like you. Similarity in core values and background is the key to a happy marriage.…
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What makes us feel good about our work?
n Ariely teaches psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and is the bestselling author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions and The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic. Join over 275,000 readers. Get a free weekly update via email here. Related posts: How To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior Expert New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy New Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More…
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Important Life Lessons: What’s The Most Important Life Lesson Older People Feel You Must Know?
rl Pillemer of Cornell University interviewed nearly 1500 people age 70 to 100+ for his book “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” He asked them what life lessons they'd pass on. What piece of advice were they more adamant about than any other? More adamant about than lessons regarding marriage, children and happiness? Do not stay in a job you dislike. Via 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans:…
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Adam Grant Teaches You The Right Way To Give And Take
am Grant is the youngest tenured and highest rated professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of the excellent book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. I spoke with Adam about how nice guys finish last and first, what really leads to expertise and how empathy can beat objectivity, among other things. Nice Guys Finish Last – And First Adam: The big idea is that there's three fundamental styles of interaction…
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How can you live a life without regret?
rl Pillemer of Cornell University interviewed nearly 1500 people age 70 to 100+ for his book “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” He asked them what life lessons they would pass on. What did they say about avoiding regrets? Via 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans: Here’s the refrigerator list for regret reduction: 1. Always be honest. Avoid acts of dishonesty, both big and small. Most people suffer from…
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What five secrets about life can you learn from those who have lived the longest?
piece in the Harvard Gazette covers what Karl Pillemer of Cornell University learned from studying nearly 1500 people age 70 to 100+ for his book "30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans." What insights did he come away with? 1) Remember that life is short. His research began with a simple question: “What are the most important lessons you have learned over your life?” Respondents included homemakers, entrepreneurs, and even a former Tuskegee airman,…
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