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How to Have a Fulfilling Life in Your Second Half
18:14 - 21:59 (03:45)
This podcast discusses how individuals can maximize their chances for a fulfilling life in the second half of their lives by utilizing their crystallized intelligence and striving for happiness in old age. It also shares personal experiences regarding life changes that led to a more fulfilling life.
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The narrator experiences an identity crisis when the pilot mistakes him for another passenger on a plane.
18:14 - 19:32 (01:18)
Summary
The narrator experiences an identity crisis when the pilot mistakes him for another passenger on a plane. He questions which version of himself is the real one.
ChapterHow to Have a Fulfilling Life in Your Second Half
EpisodeHappiness with Arthur Brooks
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast explores how to achieve happiness in the second half of life, using a variety of approaches such as neuroscience and personal insight to give listeners the best shot at achieving fulfillment in their later years.
19:32 - 20:55 (01:22)
Summary
This podcast explores how to achieve happiness in the second half of life, using a variety of approaches such as neuroscience and personal insight to give listeners the best shot at achieving fulfillment in their later years.
ChapterHow to Have a Fulfilling Life in Your Second Half
EpisodeHappiness with Arthur Brooks
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
David Epstein realized that he needed to change his career path as he moved into his 40s and saw the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence.
20:55 - 21:59 (01:04)
Summary
David Epstein realized that he needed to change his career path as he moved into his 40s and saw the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence. This led him to quit his high-pressure job and pursue a career where he could better use his gifts and intelligence.