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Emily Esfahani Smith: 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.

English
  • Originally Aired September 11, 2017
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code EmilyEsfahaniSmith_2017
  • Network YouTube
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Name Type Role
Emily Esfahani Smith Guest Star