28 Jan 2026
11m

What happened when I started scoring my life every day | Chris Musser

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Tracking what truly matters is the central theme, as Chris Musser shares his journey of turning the question of living a good life into a daily practice. He emphasizes the importance of measuring various life dimensions beyond just physical health. Musser details how he created a simple Excel tracker to monitor nine dimensions of a good life, inspired by thinkers from Aristotle to modern researchers. This practice helped him spot patterns and cognitive distortions, like projecting a bad day into eternity. He recounts an instance where the tracker highlighted his neglect towards his wife, prompting him to make necessary changes, illustrating how measuring life's dimensions can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling existence.

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