The Happiness Paradox

The Happiness Paradox

Author: Scott Lynch January 9, 2025 Duration: 13:08
We’ve all been there — chasing happiness, thinking it’s just one more thing away. What if the more we chase happiness, the further it slips away? In this episode, I dive into the "Backwards Law" by Alan Watts and explore how our constant striving for happiness might be the very thing that prevents us from finding it. For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp Level up your life by joining my Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room).  And/or… Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox. If you’re a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social: Instagram YouTube Leave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I’d be okay with that, too. Produced by ya boi. Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Lynch hosts The Motivated Mind, a conversation that lives in the messy intersection of ambition and well-being. Having once left a significant financial package on the table to pursue his own path, Scott brings a grounded, questioning perspective to the work of building a better life. This isn't about simplistic hustle culture; it's a Spotify Top 100 Health & Fitness podcast for a reason, with over seven million downloads from people seeking substance. Each episode digs into the practical mechanics of motivation, exploring how to reshape your mindset, cement lasting habits, and-crucially-find some genuine enjoyment in the daily grind. You'll hear a blend of timeless philosophy and modern psychology, all delivered without pretension or guru-like pronouncements. The tone is straightforward, often wry, because sometimes laughing at the absurdity of our own existential dread is the most practical tool of all. Tune in for a weekly dose of actionable ideas that cut through the noise, reminding you that progress is a practice, not a perfect destination.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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