091: Where Science Meets Happiness, With Rick Hanson

If you ask most people to describe the things they want most in their lives, you'll find the word "happiness" used more often than not. Yet the definition of happiness itself, and how it can be acquired and made long-lasting in our lives is not nearly as easy to describe. How can individuals and organizations find, keep, and grow the kind of long-lasting happiness that leads to profitable life and business outcomes?In this episode, we meet renowned NY Times bestselling author, psychologist, and teacher, Rick Hanson, CEO of Being Well Inc. Rick writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice.My favorite quotes from Rick Hanson in this episode (paraphrased):"For lasting happiness, you must move from STATES to TRAITS!""Happiness Makes People More Resilient!""The key is in achieving LASTING (positive wellbeing) change over time."You can reach Rick Hanson here:Website: https://www.rickhanson.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrickhanson/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.com