Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can learn from and bring to life our childhood dreams - a key part of Aspiration.

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The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!

Timestamps:

1:15: Why is aspiration a key strength?

3:30: Why are childhood dreams important?

6:15: Viewing the world without assumptions.

10:15: Aspiring toward ends rather than means.

14:15: Being conscious of the impact of other people.

20:20: How the “dreaded experience” stops us from aspiring.

24:00: Love, work, and play.

29:15: Including talents and values in your life.

34:20: Ikigai

37:45: Recap

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