September 22, 2025

The Hidden Warning Signs You’re Stuck in “Okay Times” Instead of Good Times, and How to Measure and Optimise the Good Time Ratio, with Christian W. Schnepf | #538

42 minutes

Have you ever achieved everything you were “supposed” to (career, money, relationships) only to feel an emptiness inside?

In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Christian W. Schnepf, a sociologist and human behavior expert who left behind conventional success in his early twenties to explore what truly creates a fulfilling life. Through years of research and global exploration, he developed the “Science of Good Times”, a revolutionary framework for measuring and optimizing your quality of life in real-time.

Discover why chasing traditional success often leads to dissatisfaction, and what to pursue instead
Learn the five life areas that determine your “Good Time Ratio” and how to optimize each one
Gain a practical, data-driven method for aligning your life with energy flow, fulfillment, and joy

If you're ready to measure what really matters and start living a life that truly feels good, press play and explore the science behind lasting fulfillment.

KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:

02:56 - Christian's Personal Journey of Questioning Success

08:10 - Exploring the Motivation Behind Life Choices

09:19 - Defining the Science of Good Times

12:07 - Measuring Good Times and the Good Time Ratio

22:02 - Five Life Areas and Measuring Satisfaction

30:29 - Advice for Professionals Feeling Unfulfilled

34:28 - Closing Insights and Personal Development Perspective

38:52 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action

MEMORABLE QUOTE:

"Trust yourself, because deep down, you already know what's right for you."

VALUABLE RESOURCES:

Christian's platform: https://goodtime.app

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