How would you describe your current level of happiness, and what would need to change to improve that?
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Eric Weiner joins me to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World and get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be happy.
If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more.
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Tune In To Learn:
How taking a break from familiarity inspires a fresh outlook
The secret benefit of living and traveling expectation-free
Why unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life
What it was like to live in India as a foreign war correspondent
Why it's important to let go of things not meant for you
How an apartment in Kazakhstan turned into the idea for Eric’s first book
The unexpected places that taught Eric the most about happiness
What is the difference between an interview and a conversation
How to embrace duality to be the best version of yourself
The principle embraced in Iceland that leads to greater happiness
Eric's best advice for creative writers
And so much more
Resources:
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Get your copy of The Geography of Bliss
Visit Eric’s website
Check out his Bhutan writing workshops
Learn more about Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation
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