In this new episode Goldstein discusses her new book “The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Desire Drives Us and Divides Us,” explaining why the need to matter often drives people more powerfully than the need to be happy.
Key takeaways include:
- Our desire to feel significant influences everything from personal fulfillment to political conflict.
- Different “mattering projects” shape our choices, relationships, and behavior.
- Reframing how we seek significance can support a more meaningful and connected life.
The Live Happy Now podcast shares tips and ideas for living a happier and more meaningful life through conversations with positive psychology and well-being thought leaders. New episodes usually air every Tuesday.
