The Art of Charm

What Evolution and Human Behavior Can Tell Us About Purpose and Meaning | Sam Wilkinson

Listen Later

In today’s episode, we tackle meaning and purpose with Samuel T Wilkinson. Sam is a professor of psychiatry at Yale University, an associate director of the Yale Depression Research Program, and the author of his latest book Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence.


In this episode, we explore the two sides of human nature and how they guide us to find our true purpose. We dive into free will's role in achieving a good life, look at how committed relationships affect our happiness, and share new scientific findings on evolution that help explain our life's meaning. 


What to Listen For
  • Introduction – 0:00
  • How does understanding the duality of human nature enhance your leadership and communication strategy?
  • Is our success and decision-making process truly random, or is there an underlying order that can be leveraged for personal growth?


    • How do different religious beliefs about free will influence our life choices and purpose? – 14:48
    • Can exploring various beliefs on free will unlock a deeper sense of purpose and direction in life and career?


      • What are the implications of Monogamy vs. Promiscuity on society and personal well-being? – 20:10
      • How do shifting norms around relationships impact societal stability and individual well-being?
      • How do relationships define our happiness and purpose, according to the longest running study on human development?


        • How do deep meaningful relationships fuel our search for purpose? – 33:00
        • How do relationships and attachment theory play a critical role in finding purpose and fulfillment?
        • What are the actionable steps to deepen your connections and harness the power of meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life? 


          • How does parenthood reshape our priorities and enhance our sense of purpose? – 40:16
          • How does parenthood transform one's priorities and contribute to a greater sense of purpose and societal contribution?
          • What are the unique rewards and challenges of raising children, and how do they impact personal growth and career advancement?

            • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

            ...more
            View all episodesView all episodes
            Download on the App Store
            The Art of CharmBy The Art of Charm
            • 4.7
            • 4.7
            • 4.7
            • 4.7
            • 4.7

            4.7

            10,464 ratings

            More shows like The Art of Charm

            View all
            The Look & Sound of Leadership by Essential Communications - Tom Henschel

            The Look & Sound of Leadership

            1,167 Listeners

            The Art of Manliness by The Art of Manliness

            The Art of Manliness

            14,259 Listeners

            Coaching for Leaders by Dave Stachowiak

            Coaching for Leaders

            1,462 Listeners

            The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

            The School of Greatness

            21,089 Listeners

            The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial

            The Mindset Mentor

            13,500 Listeners

            Negotiate Anything by Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

            Negotiate Anything

            669 Listeners

            How to Be Awesome at Your Job by How to be Awesome at Your Job

            How to Be Awesome at Your Job

            1,034 Listeners

            Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik by Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com

            Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

            4,836 Listeners

            The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

            The Game with Alex Hormozi

            4,380 Listeners

            Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) by Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network

            Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

            1,352 Listeners

            On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

            On Purpose with Jay Shetty

            26,948 Listeners

            A Bit of Optimism by Simon Sinek

            A Bit of Optimism

            2,145 Listeners

            Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

            Huberman Lab

            28,574 Listeners

            The Daily Motivation by Lewis Howes

            The Daily Motivation

            913 Listeners

            The Jefferson Fisher Podcast by Civility Media

            The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

            8,145 Listeners