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Published: Jan. 13, 2023, 6 a.m.

Bob Waldinger's publicist used these words to describe him - "warm and humble." \xa0That can be hard to find\u2026 and I knew I wanted him to be our guest here on SelfWork.

He has plenty of things he could crow about (as we\u2019d say in Arkansas). He\u2019s a Harvard\xa0 professor, 20-year director of the\xa0Harvard\xa0Study of Adult Development? And his TED Talk is one of the ten most popular of all time, with\xa0over 43 million views. What\u2019s the Harvard study all about it? It\u2019s the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted. Here\u2019s what they say: \u201cRadical for its time in 1938, this first -of-its-kind study is now in its 84th year, with an 84% retention rate. Even JFK was a participant!

He\u2019s understandably proud of the wide range of data the study has amassed through the years \u2013 as they wanted to focus on what keeps you healthy rather than what makes you sick. His new book came out three days ago \u2013 it\u2019s called \xa0THE GOOD LIFE.

It explains in detail:

• The most common misconceptions about happiness.
• What social fitness is and how to exercise it.
• How to understand the influence of your childhood on your adult relationships.
• What you\u2019re likely getting wrong about achievement.
• The first step you can take if you want to live a good life.

We had a wonderful conversation \u2013 but not only do I hope you enjoy it, I hope that you\u2019ll learn more about what will truly bring you happiness.

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