The answer to the age-old question, "Can money buy happiness?" may surprise you. Psychologist and author Dr. Tim Bono has been studying the science of happiness for years. In part 1 of this conversation, he joins host Bill Coppel - Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing - to explore the key drivers of happiness along with specific behaviors and mindsets that can help set us on a path to well-being.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Simple, yet creative tips for increasing happiness
• The value of experiences vs. material purchases
• How inflated expectations can squelch our happiness

Dr. Tim Bono is a psychologist and lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis. When he created a course on positive psychology, it quickly became one of the university's most in-demand classes with a lengthy wait list. Tim has won several teaching awards and has distilled the life-changing lessons from his seminars into the book Happiness 101: Simple Secrets to Smart Living and Well-Being. An expert consultant on psychological health and happiness, Tim has been featured in media outlets including CNN, Fast Company, The Associated Press, and several public radio stations. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

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