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This was such a fun interview \u2014 our guest today is Dr. Robert Waldinger, a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a practicing Psychiatrist, Zen Master and author of the book The Good Life, Lessons from the Worlds Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. This study, which began in 1938, reveals what it takes to build a good life. What does that exactly mean, I wondered\u2026fulfilling, satisfying, meaningful, happy? All of it. There's no one size fits all. BUT\u2026the one thing that was consistent?\xa0Relationships. All kinds of relationships.\xa0The quality of the social connections that we make throughout our lives means everything. He says\u2026Human connection is our superpower.\xa0Good relationships help us get through life\u2019s inevitable challenges, and they keep us happier and healthier. and the research shows that they actually help us to live longer.\xa0Robert reminds us that we should pay attention to the things that we really care about\u2026the things and people that energize us. AND pay attention to the things and people that deplete us. He shares the keystones of healthy relationships \u2014 things like safety security, emotional closeness, fun and relaxation, learning and growth\u2026and there\u2019s more.\xa0\nResources: The Good Life is available at all major booksellers.\nRobertwaldinger.com\nChoosemuse.com/meditationstudio for free meditations.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices