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    How to Live a Good Life

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    5 nov 2025
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    Ancient wisdom meets modern science as Nia and Eli explore practical, evidence-based strategies for human flourishing, from Aristotelian virtue to Harvard happiness research.

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    The good life isn't about what happens to you—it's about how you respond, how you connect with others, and how you cultivate meaning and virtue in your daily choices.

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    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

    0:44
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    1:15
    1:31
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    5:07
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    5:48
    6:03
    1:15
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    Practical Applications & Listener Takeaways

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    6:36
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    7:01
    7:13
    7:26
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