The single biggest variable in how long people lived was the number of close connections that they have.
Chris Williamson · Modern Wisdom · Dec 2024 Listen at 1:18:22 What they say about it
- Mentions the author and title“The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness”3
- Recommends ordering the book“go and order”2
The best things said about it
This is the book that I want you to go and order, 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.'.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 2023 I've been talking with the one and only Robert Waldinger; the book is called 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.' I hope you go and grab the book.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 2023 One of the most important studies that has gained popularity is the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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Why people recommend it
The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz details the findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, revealing that strong social connections are the single most significant predictor of long-term health and well-being. This profound exploration of human connection garnered significant attention across various podcast platforms. On No Stupid Questions, the host highly recommended the work, emphasizing its deep lessons on happiness derived from decades of scientific research. Jay Shetty similarly championed the book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, introducing co-author Robert Waldinger and repeatedly urging his audience to order and read the text to find true fulfillment in life. Beyond direct recommendations, other podcast hosts engaged deeply with its core themes. Chris Williamson discussed Dr. Robert Waldinger's longitudinal insights on Modern Wisdom, noting how close connections directly determine how long people live. Furthermore, Dr. Bobby Dubois referenced the underlying Harvard study on ChooseFI to illustrate the critical role of social relationships in overall health and longevity. Together, these podcast discussions reinforced the central premise that nurturing relationships is the ultimate pathway to a meaningful life.
Every mention
Jay Shetty Robert is the co-author of the book 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Ha… 5
“Robert is the co-author of the book 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.'”
“And Robert is a co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. This is the book that I want you to go and order, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.”
“This is the book that I want you to go and order, 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.'”
“Everyone I've been talking to the one and only Robert Waldinger. The book is called The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. I hope you go and grab the book.”
“Absolutely, everyone, I've been talking with the one and only Robert Waldinger; the book is called 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.' I hope you go and grab the book.”
Angela Duckworth and the scientists who now hold that baton are named Robert waldinger and Mark Schultz but basically they w… 1
“and the scientists who now hold that baton are named Robert waldinger and Mark Schultz but basically they wrote a book and it's called the good life lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness”
Chris Williamson What do you make of Dr. Robert Waldinger’s stuff in Harvard’s longitudinal life study? He came on the show,… 1
“What do you make of Dr. Robert Waldinger’s stuff in Harvard’s longitudinal life study? He came on the show, and he found that the single biggest variable in how long people lived was the number of close connections that they have.”
Dr. Bobby Dubois One of the most important studies that has gained popularity is the Harvard Study of Adult Development. 1
“One of the most important studies that has gained popularity is the Harvard Study of Adult Development.”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“It's by Robert Waldinger and Mark Schultz and it's called The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.”
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Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“You know, that as you know, I think you had Robert Waldinger on your show, and you know he, um, I actually met him last week for the first time. He is, as people listening probably realize, he was a Harvard professor who's run the longest study in human happiness.”
“You can purchase Robert’s new book ‘The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness’, here”
“uh so we have a book website it's thegoodlifebook.com um but in addition you could go to our study website”