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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Beautiful Life Formula - Do You Want a Beautiful Life or a Happy Life?

from Get Your House in Order · host Cris Auditore Zimmermann & Dr. Philip Zimmermann

Happiness is a shaky finish line; it wobbles with every mood swing and market turn. In this episode, we set our sights higher. We challenge the modern obsession with happiness and outline a richer target: a beautiful life shaped by meaning, purpose, sacrifice, and generosity. Through family stories, hard-won lessons, and practical tools, we show how to design a beautiful business and a beautiful day.Some topics covered are: Redefining the goal from happiness to beautyChoosing meaning, purpose, and calling dailyA grandfather’s costly love as a model for devotionDelayed gratification as the engine of growthMarriage as a long-term path to beautyCarrying grief and suffering with dignityBuilding a business that serves life and valuesDefining your ideal workday and structureGoals as milestones that require tradeoffsPracticing generosity as a core habitAnd more...

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Happiness is a shaky finish line; it wobbles with every mood swing and market turn. In this episode, we set our sights higher. We challenge the modern obsession with happiness and outline a richer target: a beautiful life shaped by meaning, purpose, sacrifice, and generosity. Through family stories, hard-won lessons, and practical tools, we show how to design a beautiful business and a beautiful day. Some topics covered are: Redefining the goal from happiness to beautyChoosing meaning, ...

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