If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Dr. Tali Sharot, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DZK1nawEXQ

00:00 Intro
02:13 Who Are You?
03:13 How to Become the Person You Want to Be
05:14 Why Making Progress Has a Huge Motivational Impact on Us
06:54 The Importance of Variety in Our Workplace
08:27 What Is Habituation & How It Impacts Our Happiness
19:09 The Problem of Habituation with Our Partners and Sex Life
24:02 How to Keep Your Relationship Exciting
29:16 Midlife Crisis: Is It a Real Thing?
34:46 What Is Our Best Life & How to Find Happiness
36:53 The Surprising Link Between Habituation and Mental Health
42:40 The Science of How to Keep Teams Motivated & Creative
48:29 The Power of Taking Breaks and Small Changes
49:53 Here's How the Brain Tricks You to Believe Things That Aren't True
55:36 Checklist to Dehabituate Your Life
59:57 The Problem of Social Media and High Expectations
01:06:17 How to Achieve Your Goals
01:12:41 Why Incentives Work
01:16:02 Why Gen Z Wants to Change the World
01:19:32 How to Take Risks: Benefits & Disadvantages
01:24:34 Your Life & Work Are Better Than You Think; You Just Don't See It
01:27:26 The Impact of Quitting Social Media
01:29:17 Last Guest Question

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