Have you ever reached a goal, but found yourself not as happy as you expected? We learn about the idea of “arrival fallacy.” Then we find out what hobbies and projects you’re up to this summer. We also discuss President Trump’s comments on accepting dirt on opponents from foreign governments.
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Why Hitting Your Goals Doesn't Always Make You Happy
Hitting our goals is the ticket to a better life and supposed to make us happy, right? Well, not always. We discuss the concept ‘arrival fallacy’ – what it is, how it plays out in our lives and how we can approach goals and achievements differently.
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President Trump Says He'd Consider Accepting Dirt From Other Countries On His Opponents
In a recent interview, President Donald Trump said if he was approached by a foreign government with compromising information on a political opponent, he’d accept it. We discuss the implications of that stance on our campaigns and whether the practice would qualify as “opposition research.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Tal Ben-Shahar Guest
- Lilly Goren Guest
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