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The Spotlight: The Pursuit Of Happiness

KUNC | By TED Radio Hour
Published December 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM MST
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"The secret to happiness is realistic, modest expectations." 鈥� Barry Schwartz

Being happy is a universal human yearning, but this simple goal often eludes us. If we're truly able to attain happiness, then how do we find it? Three TED speakers offer some big ideas for achieving happiness.

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode "." Watch Barry Schwartz's full TEDTalk 鈥�""鈥� on TED.com.

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Kathyrn Schulz: Why Should We Embrace Regret?

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode "."

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Malcolm Gladwell: What Does Spaghetti Sauce Have To Do With Happiness?

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode "." Watch Malcolm Gladwell's full TEDTalk "," on TED.com.
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