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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ben Aldridge, author of the new book Seriously Happy. Ben has spoken to audiences worldwide, encouraging others to build resilience by stepping outside their comfort zones in various ways. His writing and methods are inspired by ancient philosophy and modern psychology. You can learn more about Ben and his work at BenAldridge.com.
Key Takeaways:
- What Socrates can teach us about critical thinking.
- How Buddhism can help us be more resilient.
- The power of writing a setback diary.
- Why the concept of impermanence can help create mental toughness.
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