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Episode 72: Thriving Through HappinessAvailable April 22, 2025What does happiness have to do with achieving excellence and success? Do happy students learn more deeply and go on to more fulfilling careers and lives? Most educators understand the intrinsic connection between emotional well-being and deep learning, but “happiness” doesn't tend to show up on our classroom rubrics. Dan Lerner, author, performance coach, and professor of the famous NYU class “The Science of Happiness” sits down with host Morva McDonald to share why we might want to rethink the value of positivity.Guest: Dan LernerResources, Transcript, and Expanded Show NotesIn This Episode:“So there is certainly an element, genetic element, component, of happiness, right? For folks listening out there, try to think of someone who you always think of as, that person's always a little gloomier than other folks, right? And that is the way that some people are sort of set. Think about it like a thermostat, right? They are set to a certain number…But a considerable amount of how we experience positive emotion is through rightly directed effort.” (9:23)“Positive emotions come in lots of different shapes and colors. When we look at the research on positive emotions, we research different positive emotions separately. Hope is researched differently than joy. It's researched differently than pride. It's researched differently than love. It's researched differently than calm or tranquility or peace. So being able to go in and allowing someone to express what they're excited about, what they're looking forward to, and then getting into, all right, so what are the challenges? Means we have potentially primed our colleagues or our direct reports or whoever we're meeting with to be operating in a different way.” (14:17)“Let's say your coach is standing next to you as you drag that bag of boulders or your teacher is standing next to you as you're taking the really hard math test. Are they saying you suck, you suck, you're never gonna do it? Or are they saying, you know, you are doing great. I believe in you. I know we can get this done. When you're done with that workout session, do you go home and stare at the ceiling? Is that effective? Or do you go talk to another teammate and you're like, man, that was tough, you know, it's worth it. And I'm so glad you're here to have the conversation with.” (26:13)Related Episodes: 66, 60, 59, 51, 42, 40, 35, 22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to lead a happy life and to achieve a state of well being despite our external circumstances?In this holiday episode of the pregnantish podcast, Daniel Lerner, co-instructor of NYU's most popular elective course “The Science of Happiness” explores what it means to live a truly fulfilling life - especially in the face of life's challenges.According to Dan, the goal isn't always to feel “happy” but to find meaning, build resilience and embrace a new perspective on stress. He introduces the concept of ‘post traumatic growth', revealing how life's most difficult moments can spark profound personal transformation and why, even if we wouldn't wish our tough circumstances on others, we can be positively impacted by the way we navigate and grow from these challenges. This inspiring and informative conversation offers hope, actionable insights, and a fresh take on navigating the ups and downs of family-building journeys and other non-linear grief chapters.This episode is supported by pregnantish, soon celebrating 8 years as the first media platform and community to help people navigate infertility and fertility treatments, and tell their stories. Since inception, we've reached over one billion people with fertility news and content. Visit www.pregnantish.com and follow @pregnantish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show we have Oscar® nominee Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C. Cronenweth worked as a loader and 2nd assistant before graduating high school, and then enrolled in film school at USC where he studied cinematography. Among his classmates were John Schwartzman and Robert Brinkmann, as well as [director] Philip Joanou.After graduation, Cronenweth resumed working with his father, joining a core camera team that included operators John Toll and Dan Lerner, and 1st assistants Bing Sokolsky and Art Schwab.Jeff worked with father Jordan Cronenweth (cinematographer most notable for Blade Runner) as a camera loader and second assistant camera during high school, working his way up to first assistant camera and then camera operator until the mid-1990s.Moving up to first assistant, Cronenweth began working with Toll, who was just beginning his work as a cameraman, and veteran Sven Nykvist."I couldn't have learned from better people than John, Sven and my father,"Cronenweth relates."They were all soft-spoken, but very tenacious in achieving their goals. It was a great experience to watch them, learn set etiquette and see how they delegated responsibilities and dealt with producers and crews. I did six pictures with my father and eight pictures with Sven." [From American Cinematographer Magazine.]The first major motion picture where he acted as a DP was on David Fincher's masterpiece Fight Club. Other notable feature films on which he worked as a DP are One Hour Photo, K-19: The Widowmaker, Down With Love, The Social Network, Hitchcock, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl.Enjoy my conversation with Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Maurizio Pratelli"La fattoria del pop"Ultra Edizioniwww.ultraedizioni.itChe fine ha fatto la promettente artista che a inizio millennio aveva scalato tutte le classifiche con il suo primo disco? Qual è il ruolo di Luca Terzani, un giornalista disilluso che non ha mai nascosto il suo disprezzo per le canzoni di Molly ma nemmeno il suo trasporto emotivo per la divisa trasparente di Emma Canepa? Sullo sfondo di una Milano polarizzante, un giallo dai risvolti pop che racconta il tempo che stiamo vivendo e la musica che stiamo ascoltando. Un viaggio per chi ama inseguire le curve della vita e attraversare le ombre blu del cuore, facendosi trasportare dalle promesse del mare con la stessa forza delle tempeste che spingono le onde fino alla luce del faro.Maurizio Pratelli.Da oltre 20 anni scrive di cultura, società e politica per quotidiani e magazine. Come autore ha pubblicato per Arcana la trilogia dedicata all'enologia e alla musica: “Vini e Vinili, 33 giri di rosso"; Vini e Vinili, 45 giri di bianco", scritto insieme a Chiara Meattelli; "Vini & Vinili, Gaber & Champagne", scritto insieme a Dan Lerner. Per lo stesso editore ha pubblicato anche il saggio “667, ne so una più del diavolo. Canzoni rock nate sotto il segno della croce”, scritto insieme a Fabrizio Barabesi. Nel 2021 è invece uscita l'ultima pubblicazione scritta durante il lockdown "78 giri quasi d'amore. Al riparo da un futuro invadente". A giugno 2024 è uscito il suo primo romanzo, "La Fattoria del pop", edito da Ultra Novel. Dal 2006 fa parte della giuria del Premio Tenco. Nato a Milano, vive a Como.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

What if everything society told you about how to find happiness was misleading? My guest Stephanie Harrison, author of New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, challenges the cultural conditioning around chasing achievements, wealth, and status as the path to joy. She provides insights from positive psychology research and her own experience with depression to unravel the myths behind our collective pursuit of happiness. Stephanie offers a practical philosophy centered on sharing our gifts of humanity, wisdom, and talent to create ripples of lasting well-being for ourselves and others. Tune in to rethink what true happiness means and how you can live it.You can find Stephanie at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Dan Lerner about the science of passion.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Lindsey Roy, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity through a profound change in perspective. Lindsey's story of losing a leg and both lungs is nothing short of remarkable, and her insights into harnessing personal tragedy to cultivate wisdom and a new outlook on life are both enlightening and uplifting. Together, we delve into the power of perspective, the importance of vulnerability, and how these tools can significantly impact our mental well-being and productivity.Our discussion spans a wide array of topics, each offering valuable lessons on how to navigate life's toughest moments with grace and resilience. From personal stories of transformation to practical tips on managing time and productivity, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to find purpose in pain and to leverage life's challenges for personal growth.Key Discussion Points Lindsey's journey of losing a leg and both lungs, leading her to write a book on perspective and wisdom. The concept of "mental silence" and achieving focus by drowning out distractions. Leveraging personal control over perspective for better mental well-being. The importance of reframing negative thoughts and embracing vulnerability for personal growth. The role of vulnerability in creating supportive environments and living in the moment. The significance of gratitude and cherishing simple joys in life. To wrap up, this episode serves as a powerful reminder of the strength we all possess to face adversity head-on and come out stronger on the other side. Lindsey's story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of perspective. Whether you're going through a tough time or just looking for inspiration to tackle everyday challenges, there's something in this conversation for you.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Lindsey: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Get Lindsey's book: The Gift of Perspective This video is about perspective: Watch on YouTube Related Conversation: Episode 152: Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter Related Blog Post: How To Get Better Perspective (In Just 90 Seconds) Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Lindsey Roy, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity through a profound change in perspective. Lindsey's story of losing a leg and both lungs is nothing short of remarkable, and her insights into harnessing personal tragedy to cultivate wisdom and a new outlook on life are both enlightening and uplifting. Joining the conversation is Mike Vardy, another extraordinary individual who has faced his own set of challenges, including a freak accident and a double lung transplant. Together, we delve into the power of perspective, the importance of vulnerability, and how these tools can significantly impact our mental well-being and productivity. Our discussion spans a wide array of topics, each offering valuable lessons on how to navigate life's toughest moments with grace and resilience. From personal stories of transformation to practical tips on managing time and productivity, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to find purpose in pain and to leverage life's challenges for personal growth. Key Discussion Points Lindsey's journey of losing a leg and both lungs, leading her to write a book on perspective and wisdom. The concept of "mental silence" and achieving focus by drowning out distractions. Leveraging personal control over perspective for better mental well-being. The importance of reframing negative thoughts and embracing vulnerability for personal growth. The role of vulnerability in creating supportive environments and living in the moment. The significance of gratitude and cherishing simple joys in life. To wrap up, this episode serves as a powerful reminder of the strength we all possess to face adversity head-on and come out stronger on the other side. Lindsey's story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of perspective. Whether you're going through a tough time or just looking for inspiration to tackle everyday challenges, there's something in this conversation for you. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Lindsey: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Get Lindsey's book: The Gift of Perspective This video is about perspective: Watch on YouTube Related Conversation: Episode 152: Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter Related Blog Post: How To Get Better Perspective (In Just 90 Seconds) Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reignite your passion for life in 2024 with our January Jumpstart episode! We debunk false beliefs about finding your one true passion, reveal the science behind harmonious vs. obsessive pursuits, and explore why curiosity offers a healthier path than waiting for a thunderbolt moment. You'll hear insights from positive psychology expert Dan Lerner and author Elizabeth Gilbert on embracing gradual interest development, balancing multiple passions, and how small steps unlock hidden joys. Whether you feel devoid of passion or obsessed to an unhealthy degree, you'll gain actionable ways to uncover meaningful pursuits, avoid burnout, and integrate more vibrance into everyday life. Join us and awaken your passions!Episode TranscriptYou can find Dan at: Website | InstagramYou can find Elizabeth Gilbert at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with LizWe want to hear from YOU! Record your responses to the challenge or questions you have along the way and email them to support@goodlifeproject.com. We may include your reflections in an episode.If you LOVED this episode: Find all of the January Jumpstart - Your 2024 Good Life Awakening episodes.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dos graves denuncias vinculadas a las apuestas en el fútbol se han diluido. ¿Qué está pasando? Lo explica el periodista deportivo Dan Lerner. MIENTRAS TANTO: Una niña peruana de 6 años será rescatada de la Franja de Gaza. ADEMÁS: Se cae la vacancia contra Dina... ¿y también la cacería contra la JNJ? Y... DESCUENTOS en el homenaje a tres discos leyendas del rock argentino, artistas peruanas en Madrid y mucho más. **** ¿Te gustó este episodio? ¿Buscas las fuentes de los datos mencionados hoy? Entra a http://patreon.com/ocram para acceder a nuestros grupos exclusivos de Telegram y WhatsApp. También puedes UNIRTE a esta comunidad de YouTube aquí https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0AJJeNkFBYzegTTVbKhPg/join **** ¿Quieres que tu emprendimiento sea mencionado en La Encerrona? Regístrate aquí para postular: https://encerroners.club

Dan Lerner is co-professor of the most popular elective course at the prestigious NYU: The Science of Happiness http://www.daniellerner.com/ Speaker, author and consultant, Daniel Lerner, is positively revolutionizing the way we achieve excellence both at work and at home.

Today we welcome Dan Lerner to the podcast. As an in-demand speaker, author, strengths-based performance coach and instructor of one of the most popular undergraduate courses at New York University, Dan's expertise in positive psychology helps people lead thriving, successful lives. He works with students, artists, athletes and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives around the world. Whether it is speaking, coaching, teaching or writing, Dan injects intellect with motivation, science with compassion and makes change both exciting and fun.  In this episode, Dan and I talked about several topics that were of mutual interest. As positive psychologists, we both have a deep interest and appreciation for human potential and how we can cultivate it through education. We also discussed the important components for long-lasting friendship, and how to find a healthy community in this day and age of echo chambers. We hope you enjoy the conversation about personality, leadership, self-help, and mental health as much as we did.Website: daniellerner.comTwitter: @DanLernerTweets Topics03:02 Dan's assertiveness and enthusiasm08:50 Cultivating unique human potential16:02 Redefining intelligence22:01 Helping people thrive24:30 Are students today more fragile?33:30 The need for empathetic leadership37:08 The secret to long-lasting friendship42:16 How to find your community48:13 The problem with the self-help industry52:55 Real change is hard

Today on the show we have Oscar® nominee Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C. Cronenweth worked as a loader and 2nd assistant before graduating high school, and then enrolled in film school at USC where he studied cinematography. Among his classmates were John Schwartzman and Robert Brinkmann, as well as [director] Philip Joanou.After graduation, Cronenweth resumed working with his father, joining a core camera team that included operators John Toll and Dan Lerner, and 1st assistants Bing Sokolsky and Art Schwab.Jeff worked with father Jordan Cronenweth (cinematographer most notable for Blade Runner) as a camera loader and second assistant camera during high school, working his way up to first assistant camera and then camera operator until the mid-1990s.Moving up to first assistant, Cronenweth began working with Toll, who was just beginning his work as a cameraman, and veteran Sven Nykvist."I couldn't have learned from better people than John, Sven and my father,"Cronenweth relates."They were all soft-spoken, but very tenacious in achieving their goals. It was a great experience to watch them, learn set etiquette and see how they delegated responsibilities and dealt with producers and crews. I did six pictures with my father and eight pictures with Sven." [From American Cinematographer Magazine.]The first major motion picture where he acted as a DP was on David Fincher's masterpiece Fight Club. Other notable feature films on which he worked as a DP are One Hour Photo, K-19: The Widowmaker, Down With Love, The Social Network, Hitchcock, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl.Enjoy my conversation with Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C.

Thought provoking, helpful tools for discovering and using your character strengths, improving relationships, making stress work for you, and many more ideas for creating a passionate and fulfilling life. Author, inspirational speaker, NYU professor (and my friend) DAN LERNER. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we have Oscar® nominee Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C. Cronenweth worked as a loader and 2nd assistant before graduating high school, and then enrolled in film school at USC where he studied cinematography. Among his classmates were John Schwartzman and Robert Brinkmann, as well as [director] Philip Joanou.After graduation, Cronenweth resumed working with his father, joining a core camera team that included operators John Toll and Dan Lerner, and 1st assistants Bing Sokolsky and Art Schwab.Jeff worked with father Jordan Cronenweth (cinematographer most notable for Blade Runner) as a camera loader and second assistant camera during high school, working his way up to first assistant camera and then camera operator until the mid-1990s.Moving up to first assistant, Cronenweth began working with Toll, who was just beginning his work as a cameraman, and veteran Sven Nykvist."I couldn't have learned from better people than John, Sven and my father,"Cronenweth relates."They were all soft-spoken, but very tenacious in achieving their goals. It was a great experience to watch them, learn set etiquette and see how they delegated responsibilities and dealt with producers and crews. I did six pictures with my father and eight pictures with Sven." [From American Cinematographer Magazine.]The first major motion picture where he acted as a DP was on David Fincher's masterpiece Fight Club. Other notable feature films on which he worked as a DP are One Hour Photo, K-19: The Widowmaker, Down With Love, The Social Network, Hitchcock, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl.Enjoy my conversation with Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C.

This episode is the first in a series of conversations on “Creating Environments for Flourishing,” based on a report released last week by the Mary Christie Foundation and Georgetown University. Our guests, Alan Schlechter, MD and Dan Lerner, MAPP, were the keynote speakers at one of the “Higher Education Leadership Convenings on College Student Behavioral Health,” held at Georgetown, from which the report was derived. Hearing them describe the Science of Happiness course they teach at NYU would make anyone want to sign up.

“The Fringe” premiered on March 12, 2013. It was written by Julia Brownell, and directed by Dan Lerner, two more newcomers to the Smash family. The viewership was up this week! Up 220,000 from the previous episode, “The Fringe” was seen by 2.9 million viewers. We saw three songs and a reprise this week: one of which was a cover of “This Will Be Our Year” by The Zombies, sung by the Hit List cast. The other two and a half were original songs from all three of our musicals! Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman delivered us a reprise of “Never Give All the Heart” from Bombshell, and a Glitter-and-Be-Gay inspired number from Liaisons called “A Letter From Cecile.” Lastly, from Hit List we got a new song called “Heart Shaped Wreckage,” written by Julian Emery, Jon Green, James Lawrence Irvin, and Lucie Silvas. Hit List has booked a spot in the Winter Fringe after all! It’s only two presentations in shoebox, but Jimmy is convinced Hit List is good enough to outshine the venue. Which is good because the show gets picked up by Time Out and “a bunch of theatre people RSVP’d!”  Back at Bombshell, Eileen has decided to produce the dynamic, technicolor fantasy that Tom and Jerry prefer, much to the schgrin of Julia and Derek. Karen is all lined up to star in Hit List, but Jerry can’t be “introducing Karen Cartwright” if she’s already been introduced at the Winter Fringe, which leaves Jimmy, Kyle and the rest of the Fringe crew understandingly ticked off about Karen’s backing out.  At a coffee klatch in Madison Square Park, Ivy tells Derek that Terry Falls continues to derail Liaisons into a farce. But he replies that standing out as good in a bad show is a time-honored theatre tradition and to follow her instinct. She spices up the production’s press preview by adding her own brand of humor, but her good work threatens Terry Falls. Only in an 11th hour company meeting does Terry have the balls to invite the company to  Bombshell’s new producer Jerry Rand continues to meddle with Julia’s script, suggesting they cut the intellectual downer of a song “Never Give All The Heart.” He and Eileen give Tom a challenge: change it into an uplifting song that makes them feel something in the next 24 hours. The composer puts a new spin on the song, making it a cautionary tale, empowered instead of wistful. But Tom’s direction puts Derek over the edge, quitting the show and storming out of rehearsal. And Eileen loves the work enough to crown Tom Bombshell’s new director. Derek’s departure from Hit List frees up Karen to perform in the second night of Hit List at the fringe, as well as making him available to watch her in it. Derek is taken by the show and the performances of both Karen and Jimmy. Scott Nichols, artistic director at Manhattan Theatre Workshop says the show is actually the kind of project he is looking for.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Adam and Albert interview Dan on his perspective on Positive Psychology. He talks about career path, his teaching at NYU, and knowledge and experience with vulnerability. Dive into the friendship between Albert & Dan alongside two Pittsburghers with this episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @virvulnerabilisvir @denimmindset @upstateguystyle & @danlernerinsta !

Show date 8/18/2016

I can't tell you how excited I was to speak with this week's guest - Dan Lerner. He's the author of U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life) and also teaches the largest and most popular class at NYU (on happiness). As a parent, I want my kids to go to college, I want them to have fun, I want them to be successful. But more than that, I want them to be happy. His book is a great blueprint for how we can help prepare them to thrive when they go off to college. If you have kids, want to have kids one day, or have family members that will be going to college soon, then you don't want to miss this conversation. We dive into the details of the book and discuss the most important insights. Listen at http://nextyearnowpodcast.com/45

Daniel Lerner, inspirational speaker and teacher at NYU, discusses how publishers can invigorate their work with passion and find happiness by serving themselves in a way that serves others Following his enthusiastically received keynote at IBPA’s Publishing University 2018, Daniel agreed to this interview to further reflect on what makes people happy. So many accomplished people—doctors, lawyers, even publishers-- are stressed out, despite making lots of money and leading a “comfortable” life. What are they missing or not understanding? There’s no easy answer to human satisfaction. But there are some things we can all do that can alleviate our stress levels and connect us better to what we’re doing and to other people. We need to relax, for one thing. To not obsess so much over our jobs. To find additional outlets for our energies. And above all, we need to work in areas that both satisfy us and enable us to serve others, whether it’s making time for our family or our larger communities. Humans are not so distant from a time when our prime motives were strong emotions like fear, disgust, and anger. These were essential to our survival. But our world is safer now, and we have to work hard to evolve to the next stage, to discover that friendships with others are more than just safety in numbers but enormously satisfying to our own sense of well-being. Publishers, this is a great message to reflect upon. Are you working with passion? Does your work serve the world? To learn more about Daniel Lerner, go to http://daniellerner.com/. Participants Daniel Lerner is the author of U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life). He is a clinical instructor at NYU, and he serves on the instructional staff at the University of Pennsylvania. Transformative, forward-thinking and always striving to help others realize their full potential, Dan Lerner has become known for his exploration of how positive psychology can affect the pursuit of world-class development, particularly how to leverage the advantage that a healthy psychological state can bring to performance excellence both at work and at home. Employing cutting-edge research into positive psychology and peak performance, Dan works with students, established and high-potential performing artists, athletes and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives around the world helping them manage stress and anxiety, achieve well-being, uncover their core strengths and define and realize their own brand of success. Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.

In this episode acclaimed professor, author, speaker, and performance coach Dan Lerner and I explore: -How to answer big questions like what I am going do when I grow up? -The art of achieving success and fulfillment and other insights from his wildly popular science of happiness class at NYU. -How passion isn't something we often find, but something we develop over time -The difference between harmonious passion and obsessive passion and how harmonious passion can lead to happiness and success -How overnight success is often celebrated even though it's mostly a myth -The art of teaching and presenting and how to connect in meaningful ways with any audience If you enjoyed this episode visit www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcast for show notes and more. Background on Dan: Daniel Lerner is an in-demand speaker, author, strengths-based performance coach and instructor of the science of happiness, one of the most popular undergraduate courses at New York University. Employing cutting-edge research into positive psychology and peak performance, Dan works with students, established and high-potential performing artists, athletes and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives around the world helping them manage stress and anxiety, achieve well-being, uncover their core strengths and define and realize their own brand of success. With a deep passion for helping the next generation of talent achieve their utmost potential, Dan, along with his co-author and teaching partner Dr. Alan Schlechter, penned U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life). For more on Dan visit www.daniellerner.comSupport the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)

Speaker, author, and consultant, Dan Lerner, is on a quest to understand how people perform at the highest levels in any chosen field, while also cultivating a nourishing, spacious and joyful life. He teaches the largest elective class at NYU called, "The Science of Happiness." Come listen to his contagious enthusiasm for life as and wisdom on cultivating happiness in a world full of madness. http://daniellerner.com Book on Amazon: http://bit.do/Science-of-happiness www.energymatterspodcast.com/podcast

Daniel Lerner doesn't easily fit into defined categories. Following an impressive career as an agent in the classical music industry, Dan decided to follow a life-long passion to explore how people can flourish in career and life. Dan's answers to that question, informed by years of academic research and real-life experience, have placed him in front of Fortune 100 executives, classrooms of graduate students, professional athletes, and musicians around the world.

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter. Daniel Lerner is a clinical instructor at NYU and has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the teaching staff. He works with musicians, athletes, and executives to improve their performance through developing a healthy psychological state. Alan Schlechter, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Director of the Child Psychiatry Clinic at Bellevue Hospital. He seeks to provide the best possible mental health care to the most vulnerable children and families in NYC.  Wherever you are right now, I think this discussion about learning will offer you some helpful advice and practical tips you can use today. Some of the takeaways from our conversation include: Setting a good example for your kids with how you respond to situations. An airport delay can be negative or you can turn it into a chance to have a great time playing a game. The importance of play. It comes naturally for children but as adults, we have to be told to exercise. Following the right role models and learning. Students who studied Thomas Edison and Helen Keller were more likely to ask for help and to find a tutor. Framing things into perspective. If you play a short game for20 minutes, winning and losing is really like a micro-second. Would you rather have a great time for 20 minutes or hate the whole game if you lose once? The five components of happiness with the acronym PERMA. P stands for Positive emotions, E is for Engagement, the R is for Relationships, the M is for Meaning, and the A is for Achievement. What makes up willpower? Sleep can be a very important component. Relevant Links: http://uthrive.info/ (How to Succeed in College (and Life)) https://nyulocal.com/science-of-happiness-professor-dr-alan-schlechter-on-getting-by-44ccf007094e (Science Of Happiness Professor Dr. Alan Schlechter On Getting By) http://daniellerner.com/ (Speaker, Author, & Consultant – Daniel Lerner) https://unmistakablecreative.com/podcast/dan-lerner-the-science-of-happiness-peformance-and-well-being (Dan Lerner: The Science of Happiness, Performance, and Well-Being) Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing…and start going.

It’s officially that time of year when college grads throw their caps high into the air and prepare to enter the real world. Just a few short years ago, these graduates were among the four million students who began their journeys at the nation’s colleges and universities. While those four years are supposed to be the best years of your life, for many, they turn out to be the most stressful they’ll experience. They can be so stressful that, by the end of freshman year, 30% of students drop out. That’s where today’s guests enter the picture. Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter team-teach a course at New York University called The Science of Happiness. From this wildly successful class, they recently released the book, “U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life).” Let me stress that last part of the title…”and life.” This is not a book just for students—it’s for everyone. Using fascinating science and real-life stories, Dan and Alan bring a similar focus to the Better Off podcast: They try to help you better your life. Whether it’s for yourself, you have a kid starting college or one that is graduating right now, this book will provide tips for building positive habits that will last a lifetime. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in iTunes. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. For a recap of every episode, visit https://www.betterment.com/resources/topics/inside-betterment/better-off-podcast/. Connect with me at these places for all my content: http://www.jillonmoney.com/ https://twitter.com/jillonmoney https://www.facebook.com/JillonMoney https://www.instagram.com/jillonmoney/ https://www.youtube.com/c/JillSchlesinger https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillonmoney/ https://soundcloud.com/jill-schlesinger http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jill-on-money http://betteroffpodcast.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-off-jill-schlesinger/id431167790?mt=2

Popular NYU professor, author, positive psychology expert, and peak performance coach Dan Lerner and I talk about utilizing your strengths, impacts of social media, relationships, and flow vs deliberate practice. Full show notes here. Notes from the show:-Daniel's Facebook | Twitter | Instagram-Check out his book U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life) and check out some of the free resources here that go with the book-Some influential people on the positive psychology movement that Daniel mention's in the podcast: Martin Seligman, Chris Peterson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (who wrote the book Flow)-article summing up Anders Ericsson's view on deliberate practice-most of us are fimilar with the Myers Briggs Test however Daniel strongly recommends taking the VIA psychology test to find out your stregnths-PREP (prevention and relationship enhancement program) - tools for dealing with negative or difficult relationships-Books we mention:: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The Gift Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter (I also heard an interview with him on Fresh Air)-Movies he recommends:: The Tree of Life, Whiplash and Sing-His recommended food is the Avacado Dessert at Empellon in Midtown on 53rd (if you are in NYC)We also mention this fun clip from Aziz Ansari on texting/social media/dating::https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFR4PPxp2z8Cool Things to Check-Out:-I'm super loving Dr. Gingers all natural dental products. Use the code "COCO2017" for a special discount.-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.— Show Sponsor —care/ofHave you signed up and tried out Care/Of yet?? If you have tweet me your pics of your cute packs! If not you NEED to give them a try. Why do I love them so much?  Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order.

Friend of the show Dan Lerner stops by to share the latest research on how to thrive in college (and in life). Our conversation covers a wide array of topics related to well-being in the college population, including some of the pitfalls of perfectionism, how to determine your passion and keep it healthy, using character strengths to excel, and how to avoid unproductive social pressures. We also hear about Dan’s experiences working with renown musicians and how achieving great success needn’t come at the cost of your own personal happiness. It’s a fun and enthusiastic episode. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about Dan Lerner at positiveex.com Sign up with our sponsors at www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/psych to receive a FREE MONTH access to over 8,000 lectures from award winning experts!

Don't expect to be a world changer in the next 5 years. If you do your setting yourself up for maybe success on stage, but failure off. If you really want to pursue a life that's interesting, that's purposeful, that's fulfilling, know that it might take a while longer. And those things that you're really interested in will come together in due course. Just don't set your bar so high that it's absolutely unreachable. – Dan Lerner Transformative, forward-thinking and always striving to help others realize their full potential, Dan Lerner has become known for his exploration of how positive psychology can affect the pursuit of world-class development, particularly how to leverage the advantage that a healthy psychological state can bring to performance excellence both at work and at home. He's the author of U-Thrive: How to Succeed in College (And Life) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To be amazing at any one thing, do you have to abandon everything and everyone else along the way? Or, is there a better way?That's the question that has obsessed with week's guest, Dan Lerner, for his entire adult life.The son of world-class classical musicians and an accomplished cellist himself at an early age, he was exposed to a world of devotion and mastery. He saw people in this community who'd figured out how to build a living around what they loved, become masters of their craft and also live rich, joyous, connected and full lives outside their careers. And, he assumed that's just "the way it was."TUntil he took a job as an agent representing many of the best musicians in the world, and learned the cold, hard truth. For so many, the quest to be the best came not with fulfillment, but with abandonment of relationships, health, self-care and any semblance of humanity. He believed there had to be a different way.This led Dan on a quest away from agenting and found him studying with legendary professors in the world of performance and positive psychology. He eventually pursued a Masters degree in positive psychology, became a strengths-based performance coach working with elite performing artists, athletes and executives and found himself teaching at NYU and University of Pennsylvania.He now co-teaches the most popular elective class at New York University, “The Science of Happiness,” and his new book, “U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life), is a compelling deep-dive into how to not just excel in academics or work, but how to do it in a way that also let's you live a great life along the way.+++ Today's Sponsor: Bombas Socks +++Today's show is sponsored by Bombas socks. Why do we love them? It's not just because they're ridiculously yummy, or that they spent years re-engineering socks to create all sorts of crazy-cool features, like mid-arch support and special heel tabs that protect the backs of your ankles. It's also because when you buy a sock, they give a pair of socks to homeless shelters. Grab your first order today and get 20%-off. Go to BOMBAS.COM/GOODLIFE.

Today's Good Life Project Roundtable™ features guests-in-residence Daniel Lerner and Gabra Zackman. This is session 3 in their three-week residency.Dan Lerner is a leading expert on elite performance, excellence and the realization of unique potential, working with musicians, athletes, and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives. He's on the faculty at both New York University (where he teaches the always waitlisted “The Science of Happiness”) and the University of Pennsylvania, where he works with the graduate program in Applied Positive Psychology. He is currently writing a book about the process and mindset that leads to healthy, uniquely individual excellence.Gabra Zackman is an actress, writer and voice over artist, frequent traveler and lover of adventure. She works regularly in theater, has a parallel and sustaining career in audiobook narration, having recorded over 300 audiobooks to date, and has had great success with her first writing contract,the humorous, romantic, spy-centered BOD SQUAD series. Her life philosophy is 'Say yes...and rock what you got'.Our three topics in this episode:How do you find those near-mystical collaborations?The surprising origins of mentors, what's in it for the mentor?Why you need to hold on to your most precious relationships loosely.It's fast-paced, fun, utterly unscripted and at times a bit raw, but always good-natured and very real. Enjoy! And let us know if you like this format, over on social media.

Today's Good Life Project Roundtable™ features guests-in-residence Daniel Lerner and Gabra Zackman. This is session 2 in their three-week residency.Dan Lerner is a leading expert on elite performance, excellence and the realization of unique potential, working with musicians, athletes, and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives. He's on the faculty at both New York University (where he teaches the always waitlisted “The Science of Happiness”) and the University of Pennsylvania, where he works with the graduate program in Applied Positive Psychology. He is currently writing a book about the process and mindset that leads to healthy, uniquely individual excellence.Gabra Zackman is an actress, writer and voice over artist, frequent traveler and lover of adventure. She works regularly in theater, has a parallel and sustaining career in audiobook narration, having recorded over 300 audiobooks to date, and has had great success with her first writing contract, the humorous, romantic, spy-centered BOD SQUAD series. Her life philosophy is 'Say yes...and rock what you got'.Our three topics in this episode:The soundbite culture, how we take things as gospel, without validation.Online, how do you tell the difference between con-artists and real deals?If you knew you were soon to die, what would your legacy work be?It's fast-paced, fun, utterly unscripted and at times a bit raw, but always good-natured and very real. Enjoy! And let us know if you like this format, over on social media.

Today's Good Life Project Roundtable™ features guests-in-residence Daniel Lerner and Gabra Zackman. This is session 1 in their three-week residency.Dan Lerner is a leading expert on elite performance, excellence and the realization of unique potential, working with musicians, athletes, and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives. He's on the faculty at both New York University (where he teaches the always waitlisted “The Science of Happiness”) and the University of Pennsylvania, where he works with the graduate program in Applied Positive Psychology. He is currently writing a book about the process and mindset that leads to healthy, uniquely individual excellence.Gabra Zackman is an actress, writer and voice over artist, frequent traveler and lover of adventure. She works regularly in theater, has a parallel and sustaining career in audiobook narration, having recorded over 300 audiobooks to date, and has had great success with her first writing contract,the humorous, romantic, spy-centered BOD SQUAD series. Her life philosophy is 'Say yes...and rock what you got'. They'll be our guests-in-residence for the next three weeks, so buckle up.Our three topics in this episode:Is there a double-standard for male Romance book models?Who are the musicians creating real social commentary today?How is technology interacting with conversation soft signals?It's fast-paced, fun, utterly unscripted and at times a bit raw, but always good-natured and very real. Enjoy! And let us know if you like this format, over on social media.

Today's episode is our second experiment, with a new show format, we're calling 9Things™.What is it? A three-person roundtable, where each person shows up with three topics to jam on. And, the thing is, nobody knows what the other person's topics will be until they hit the conversation.My guests for today's episode of the 9Things format are two good friends, Gabra Zackman and Dan Lerner.Covered in this episode:Hashtags: funny new weird thing or business tool?Hamilton on Broadway: the birth of creative geniusInnate Goodness: are we wired to be helpful?Yazidi Women and the brutality of ISISFoodie Culture: more than what's on the plateBizarre Bat Discovered: fascinating that we can still discover new speciesFour Year Long Collaborative Online Story: oops...I didn't mean to end it that wayGarbage: how can one person collect so much?Workplace Culture: people are the new greenFrom Lawyer to Children's Entertainer: helping others pursue their interestsIt's fast-paced, fun, utterly unscripted and at times a bit raw, but always good-natured and very real. Enjoy! And let us know if you like this format, over on social media.