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I think happiness is the ultimate best practice. And it does take practice. TED speakers Dan Gilbert and Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard explain.

(the delightful) Dan Gilbert
Psychologist Dan Gilbert says happiness is not what we think. Sorry VISA, but according to hard science, we really can’t buy happiness. In fact, not getting what you want is the key to your well being. A funny and synapse-firing good TED talk.

(the mindful) Matthieu Ricard
Buddhist monk and former molecular biologist Matthieu Ricard also says happiness is not what we think. Find out why science and Buddhism aren’t so far apart when it comes to definitions of well being. Inspiring, thoughtful and simple wisdom fresh from the Himalayas.

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