Have you ever felt like life’s become a little too predictable? Maybe you’re wondering if there’s more to see, more to learn—if you could just get a fresh perspective.

Eric Weiner has explored the world as a Peabody-winning journalist, lived in the chaos and beauty of New Delhi, and uncovered the secrets of happiness in the most fascinating places on Earth. In this episode, he shares what he’s learned

KEY TOPICS

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life and Business 

00:50 Stop Spam Texts and Calls: Easy Fixes

03:08 What Makes a Life Meaningful?

03:59 Meet Eric Weiner

06:34 Big Pharma vs. Tobacco: Lessons We’re Missing

08:58 The Dark Side of Corporate Philanthropy

11:23 Is AI Destroying Journalism?

16:03 From Flying Planes to Reporting for NPR

18:18 What South Asia Teaches About Living Fully

20:42 Do Places Shape Who We Become?

25:22 The Idea of “Soul Places” and Finding Your Own

27:34 Benjamin Franklin’s Shocking Life Lessons

36:55 Why Travel Opens Your Mind to New Decisions

39:16 Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues: What They Teach Us Today

44:03 Simplify Decisions with Franklin’s Proven Method

46:31 Why Admitting Flaws Builds Better Leaders

48:32 Franklin vs. the Founders: A Different Legacy

51:00 What We’ll Regret 200 Years from Now

55:47 The Struggle—and Reward—of Silence

56:42 Eric Weiner’s Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners 

01:00:02 Key Takeaways 

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Eric Weiner is a best-selling author and former international correspondent for NPR, known for his explorations into happiness, wisdom, and what it means to live a meaningful life. From uncovering the secrets of the world's happiest places to the pursuit of genius, his writing invites us on journeys that are both insightful and entertaining. Today, we dive into his adventures and what they reveal about living well.