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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2382:\nDiscover how Jay Harrington's journey of writing and self-publishing his book unveils a profound truth about happiness. Harrington's experience, backed by psychological research, highlights autonomy as the key to genuine happiness, challenging the pursuit of external validation.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/happiness\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Having a strong sense of controlling one's life is a more dependable predictor of positive feelings of well-being than any of the objective conditions of life we have considered."\n"For happy people, time is filled and planned. They are punctual and efficient."\n\nEpisode references:\nThe Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Visit Journal\nUniversity of Michigan nationwide survey: Read Survey Findings\nOxford University psychologist Michael Argyle: Explore Oxford Psychology\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices