Feeling Stuck? Dull? Flat? Here's a Better Path to the "Good Life." | Shigehiro Oishi

In this episode of the 10% Happier Podcast, Dan Harris interviews Shigehiro Oishi, a psychology professor, about his book "Life in Three Dimensions." Oishi introduces the concept of psychological richness as a third path to a good life, distinct from happiness and meaning. The conversation explores the downsides of pursuing happiness and meaning, referred to as the "happiness trap" and the "meaning trap," and delves into strategies for cultivating psychological richness, such as building curiosity, finding richness in the familiar, and embracing playfulness. They also discuss balancing detachment with ambition, reframing adversity, and the interplay between happiness, meaning, and psychological richness in leading a fulfilling life.