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Living Well Even When Life Doesn't Make Sense
2:57:30 - 3:01:42 (04:11)
The idea of living a perfect life with principles and focusing on relationships forgets the reality that life doesn't make sense. A better approach to live is to do the best you can, be proud of your actions, and live according to a code or structure, which is what religion used to provide.
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The speaker believes that living according to a personal code or structure, such as religion, promotes resiliency and pride during tough times, leading individuals to live in a way they can be proud of in the long run.
2:57:30 - 2:59:56 (02:26)
Summary
The speaker believes that living according to a personal code or structure, such as religion, promotes resiliency and pride during tough times, leading individuals to live in a way they can be proud of in the long run. This advice should be given to undergrads to promote human flourishing and resilience in the face of adversity.
ChapterLiving Well Even When Life Doesn't Make Sense
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The focus on principles, relationships, and productivity hacks assumes that life is a video game with a high score to achieve, but in reality, it is all ultimately futile.
2:59:56 - 3:01:42 (01:45)
Summary
The focus on principles, relationships, and productivity hacks assumes that life is a video game with a high score to achieve, but in reality, it is all ultimately futile.