How would you describe your current level of happiness, and what would need to change to improve that?Â
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Eric Weiner joins me to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World and get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be happy.
If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more.Â
How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes that highlight authors this month! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:
- How taking a break from familiarity inspires a fresh outlook
- The secret benefit of living and traveling expectation-free
- Why unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life
- What it was like to live in India as a foreign war correspondent
- Why it’s important to let go of things not meant for you
- How an apartment in Kazakhstan turned into the idea for Eric’s first book
- The unexpected places that taught Eric the most about happinessÂ
- What is the difference between an interview and a conversation
- How to embrace duality to be the best version of yourself
- The principle embraced in Iceland that leads to greater happiness
- Eric’s best advice for creative writers
- And so much more
Resources:
- Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
- Sign up for our FREE newsletter
- Get your copy of The Geography of Bliss
- Visit Eric’s website
- Check out his Bhutan writing workshops
- Learn more about Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation
Want More?
- What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard
- How To Add More Play Into Your Life w/ Jeff Harry
- Settling With The Nomad Spirit + The Beauty in Ugly
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