The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Society & Culture
YOLO seems like the perfect rock 'n' roll philosophy. You only live once... so do whatever seems right in the moment. Be spontaneous. Quit your job; find a new person to date; and always, always keep your options open.
We all fear getting stuck in the wrong occupation, relationship or home - so shun fully committing to anything. But we're misguided. The man who coined the term YOLO - the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart - tells Dr Laurie Santos that throwing yourself fully into a life choice is the best way to live our precious life.
Further reading:
Pete Davis - Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing.
Dan Gilbert - Stumbling on Happiness.
Barry Schwartz - The Paradox of Choice.
Further Listening:
Try Mickey Hart's new album with Planet Drum “In the Groove".
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