Reflections on what it means to live a good life—drawn from research, clinical work, and everyday experience.
In collaboration with the Waking Up App, Robert Waldinger explores profound topics that shape our understanding of life and well-being....
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The ideas here are grounded in decades of scientific research. A small number of studies have shaped how we understand what makes a good life.
This is a curated selection of key research from the Harvard Study of Adult Development and Bob’s other work—shared for those who want to explore the evidence more closely.
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