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Stop and Smell the Roses, The Science of Savouring Experiences

Oct 04, 201820 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Episode description

Believe it or not, there is science behind the wisdom, “stop and smell the roses.” Today, I'll also talk about why you should spend your money on experiences (as opposed to material goods).

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[01:25] The science of savouring

[07:20] 3 practical ways to savor

[10:10] How experiences lead to happiness

[11:15] 3 reasons why experiences make you happier

[15:30] How the rich spend their money

[16:40] How the poor spend their money (and why its counterintuitive)