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#280 - The Indirect Pursuit Of Happiness | Dr Tal Ben-Shahar.

Author
Bradley J Dryburgh
Published
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/a-lot-to-talk-about/episodes/280-the-indirect-pursuit-of-happiness-dr-tal-ben-shahar

Dr Tal Ben-Shahar is one of the worlds leading authorities in happiness. Founder of 'The Happiness Studies Academy', Tal has dedicated so much of his life to helping us become happier & anti-fragile, to live better lives.


Tal obtained his PhD in Organisational Behaviour and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history & many of Tal's students have gone on to have celebrated success in these fields.


In this conversation, we cover:

- Why happiness seems so simple, yet is so ellusive.

- Why you can't directly pursue happiness, & how to indirectly pursue it.

- Where science, psychology & philosophy intersect to influence happiness studies.

- How to walk the line between blissful ignorance & painful awareness.

- Why you should embrace unhappiness.

- The necessity of failure.

- & much more!


Follow Tal & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @talhappier @happiness.studies.academy

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To access more of Tal's work, head to: https://talbenshahar.com/


Big love & much happiness to you,

Brad xoxo.


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