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The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

Bertrand Russell

• New Ways to Be Happier: Practical Wisdom from Vanessa King and a Growing Global Movement
  We all want to feel happier and more resilient, especially when life gets messy. But what does it really take to build lasting wellbeing—not just for ourselves, but for the people we care about? For me, this question became personal. I’ve not only championed the Action for Happiness movement in my own life, but also… Read more: New Ways to Be Happier: Practical Wisdom from Vanessa King and a Growing Global Movement
• The Journey Is All There Is: Naval Ravikant on Time, Happiness, and Success
  Part 2: In a deeply reflective conversation, entrepreneur and philosopher Naval Ravikant sits down with Chris to dissect the complex interplay between time, happiness, success, suffering, and fame. It’s not a motivational soundbite session, but rather an honest, often self-revealing discussion on how to live a good life—not just by chasing goals, but by understanding… Read more: The Journey Is All There Is: Naval Ravikant on Time, Happiness, and Success
• Press Pause and Reflect: The Power of a Life Audit
  We live in a fast-moving world. Days blur into weeks, and before we know it, months have slipped by. We chase goals, tick off tasks, juggle responsibilities—but how often do we actually stop and ask ourselves whether we’re on the right path? That’s where a life audit comes in. It’s not just another to-do; it’s… Read more: Press Pause and Reflect: The Power of a Life Audit
• When Life Slows Down, You Begin to Wake Up
  Sometimes, you come across a video that feels like someone is speaking the words you didn’t know you needed to hear. That’s what happened when I watched Reflections Of My Life on YouTube. It wasn’t just a personal story — it was a mirror. A wake-up call. A gentle but powerful reminder that life is… Read more: When Life Slows Down, You Begin to Wake Up
• Die With Zero: A Wake-Up Call to Stop Wasting Your Life
  There’s a person out there—you might be one of them—living life on autopilot. Following the script. Cookie-cuttering every step, afraid to break the mold. Deep down, they yearn for more. They want to move to a new city, say “I love you” first, run the marathon, chase the dream, live the story. Yet the fear… Read more: Die With Zero: A Wake-Up Call to Stop Wasting Your Life
• A Simpler Way: Thoreau’s Bold Economics of Living
  When Henry David Thoreau retreated to the woods around Walden Pond in the mid-19th century, it wasn’t to escape society but to see it more clearly. In the first chapter of Walden, aptly titled “Economy,” Thoreau turns a sharp and contemplative eye on the economic systems of his time—and what he saw remains disturbingly familiar… Read more: A Simpler Way: Thoreau’s Bold Economics of Living
• Life Truly Begins at 40: Embracing the Journey to Authenticity
  There’s a reason why the old adage, “Life begins at 40,” resonates so deeply with so many. It speaks to more than just age—it captures a pivotal moment of transformation that many of us quietly sense as we approach this milestone. At 40, something shifts. It’s as though the road behind us, lined with expectations… Read more: Life Truly Begins at 40: Embracing the Journey to Authenticity
• The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why Seeking Discomfort Might Just Save You
  Imagine standing at the edge of a vast frozen wilderness. The cold slices through every layer of clothing. Your breath turns to crystals in the air. There’s no phone signal, no Wi-Fi, and certainly no cozy couch waiting at the end of the day. It’s just you, the elements, and a primal need to survive… Read more: The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why Seeking Discomfort Might Just Save You
• The Unexpected Riches of Having Less
  Is it possible that having less can actually give us more? At first glance, it may sound like one of those frustrating clichés designed to console those who are struggling. Many people would rightly push back, arguing that when your basic needs aren’t being met, romanticizing scarcity is offensive and out of touch. But what… Read more: The Unexpected Riches of Having Less
• The Secret to Lasting Happiness: Spend Less, Live More
  In a world where success is often measured by wealth and possessions, it might feel counterintuitive to claim that happiness doesn’t lie in how much we earn or own. Yet, page after page of psychological research tells us something surprisingly liberating: we can be happier with less, and the key lies in embracing the ancient… Read more: The Secret to Lasting Happiness: Spend Less, Live More
• Why Money Might Not Buy Happiness—But Poverty Can Steal It
  There’s a raw, often unspoken truth buried in modern life: being broke hurts. Not just practically, but emotionally, psychologically, and even existentially. When we lose our job, our home, our savings—or live under the constant threat of losing them—our sense of safety and dignity takes a hit. Words like foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and pink slip… Read more: Why Money Might Not Buy Happiness—But Poverty Can Steal It
• Your Happiest Days Are Behind You—And That’s a Good Thing
  When we think about happiness, we tend to look ahead. We imagine it waiting for us in the future, just around the next corner—after the promotion, the relationship, the vacation, the next big change. But what if that’s the wrong direction to look? In his heartfelt and humorous TEDx talk, psychologist Robert Biswas-Diener flips the… Read more: Your Happiest Days Are Behind You—And That’s a Good Thing