A Stoic Mantra For Your Sh*ttiest Moments (And Other Ancient Wisdom That Holds Up) | Jonathan Haidt

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<p>Plus: how to actually change a habit, how to get distance from negative thoughts, why the spark fades, and whether what doesn't kill you really makes you stronger.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at New York University's Stern School of Business and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of <a href= "https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/?utm_source=jonathanhaidt.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bio_books_anxious_generation"> The Anxious Generation</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">He is also the author of the recently re-released <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Hypothesis-JONATHAN-HAIDT/dp/1847943063/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/137-5538590-2424824?pd_rd_w=kDJwu&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=4ZE3JF5FQDH2FA30332S&pd_rd_wg=pCt9x&pd_rd_r=d4ff5f9e-6e51-4f86-aeca-208d7eca7663&pd_rd_i=1847943063&psc=1"> The Happiness Hypothesis</a>, and of The New York Times bestsellers <a href="http://righteousmind.com/">The Righteous Mind</a>, and <a href="https://www.thecoddling.com/">The Coddling of the American Mind</a> (with Greg Lukianoff). He has given <a href= "https://www.ted.com/speakers/jonathan_haidt">four TED talks</a> and been named a <a href= "https://time.com/collections/time100-health/6968942/jonathan-haidt-2/"> TIME100 Health</a> leader.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A two-word Stoic mantra that keeps you from suffering twice</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why willpower alone won't change your habits, and what will</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tricks for getting distance from negative thoughts</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why the spark fades, and what actually makes love last</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Whether Buddhist non-attachment can be squared with loving your family</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The growing bipartisan backlash against smartphones, social media and AI</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Whether what doesn't kill you really makes you stronger</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why ancient wisdom matters more in an age of uncertainty</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Related Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jonathan-haidt-on-the-upside-of-striving-how-to/id1087147821?i=1000601318087"> Jonathan Haidt's first appearance on the show</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by:<br /> QUO: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to <a href="http://quo.com/HAPPIER">quo.com/HAPPIER</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Planet Visionaries: In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, listen to or watch Planet Visionaries wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>