On today's show, I talk with Andreas Elpidorou, the author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration and Anticipation Lead us to the Good Life.

Andreas leads us on a fascinating discussion that covers a lot of ground related to happiness and the role emotions play in our pursuit of a meaningful life.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

What makes life difficult is also what makes life worth living
The surprising role boredom can play as a warning system and a guide
Why there is more to the Good Life than happiness…a lot more
Why authenticity and ownership of our life is so important
How frustration energizes and informs us
What we can learn from Andrew Wiles’ pursuit of Fermat’s Last Theorem
The surprising result of the Ikea Effect and what that tells us about happiness
Why “movement toward goals” may be the ultimate state of happiness

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life by Andreas Elpidorou
Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined. What’s in your wallet?
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