Emily Esfahani Smith
Positive Psychology Author | The Power of Meaning
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Emily Esfahani Smith is a journalist and author who draws insights from psychology to help people lead more meaningful lives. She is the author of the book 'The Power of Meaning', which explores how to find fulfillment in a world obsessed with happiness.
Smith's TED talk on the topic has been viewed over 6 million times. As a contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and other major publications, she offers research-backed strategies to cultivate purpose, relationships, and self-understanding.
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There's more to life than being happy
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life -- serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you -- gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and having meaning as Smith offers four pillars of a meaningful life.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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