In 'The Good Life,' Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz share insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, showing that strong relationships are crucial to a fulfilling life. They illustrate contrasting life paths through two men: a dedicated teacher with rich connections and a lonely lawyer fixated on success. Through decades of research, they found that people prioritize their relationships over professional achievements when reflecting on their lives, stressing the importance of nurturing connections to avoid future regrets.
When people were in their 80s, we asked them to look back on their lives and what they were proudest of... Everybody talked about: I was a good partner, parent, mentor, or friend... It was all about people.
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