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Dave’s Faves

8 of my faves, for whatever reason.

Man’s Search for Meaning: The Viktor Frankl 5-a-Day Book Cult (2018)

A Really Good Day: Psychedelic Microdosing with Ayelet Waldman (2017)

“No one ever died while breathing.” Psychedelic Breathwork with Alchemy of Breath (2017)

They Want Me to Fly Like a Bird: Travels in the Belgian Asylum System (2016)

Understanding the Calais Critical Mass (2015)

Why does society need people who go on crazy, stupid, arduous adventures? (2015)

Do We Need Borders? (2014)

The Complete History of the Moon in Sixteen and a Half Verses (2014)

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Tag: Happiness

Overwhelming Kindness

Overwhelming Kindness

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Posted on September 21, 2018Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, kindnessLeave a comment on Overwhelming Kindness

It’s a wonderful life – isn’t it?

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Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Frank Capra, Happiness, PsychologyLeave a comment on It’s a wonderful life – isn’t it?
Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning

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Posted on March 30, 2018October 11, 2018Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Books, Happiness, logotherapy, meaning, Psychology, Viktor FranklLeave a comment on Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning
What Makes a Person Do a Thing?

What Makes a Person Do a Thing?

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Posted on January 4, 2016November 25, 2018Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, Productivity3 Comments on What Makes a Person Do a Thing?
No Stuff

No Stuff

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Posted on October 14, 2015December 19, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Consumerism, HappinessLeave a comment on No Stuff
No Clothes

No Clothes

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Posted on September 30, 2015September 30, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags HappinessLeave a comment on No Clothes
No Facebook

No Facebook

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Posted on September 23, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Business, Consumerism, Happiness, Productivity5 Comments on No Facebook
No Pressing the Open Door Button on Public Transportation

No Pressing the Open Door Button on Public Transportation

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Posted on September 16, 2015September 16, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Happiness4 Comments on No Pressing the Open Door Button on Public Transportation
No Hot Showers

No Hot Showers

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Posted on September 14, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Creativity, Happiness, Health, Sport and Fitness4 Comments on No Hot Showers
Why are polyglots so damn nice?

Why are polyglots so damn nice?

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Posted on June 8, 2015January 6, 2021Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, Teaching4 Comments on Why are polyglots so damn nice?
Adventures in Approach and Avoidant Motivation

Adventures in Approach and Avoidant Motivation

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Posted on May 3, 2015August 4, 2015Author DavidCategories Bike Around Britain, Cycling to the SaharaTags Happiness2 Comments on Adventures in Approach and Avoidant Motivation
No Mobile Phone

No Mobile Phone

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Posted on February 7, 2015December 19, 2015Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Creativity, Happiness3 Comments on No Mobile Phone
Dr Vandana Shiva: We Need to Elevate

Dr Vandana Shiva: We Need to Elevate

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Posted on January 8, 2015December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories Elevate Festival, Talk / Lecture ReviewsTags Consumerism, Cooperatives, Elevate 2014, Happiness, PoliticsLeave a comment on Dr Vandana Shiva: We Need to Elevate
Most Living and the Meaning of Life: Sailing 3,500 Miles for Syria

Most Living and the Meaning of Life: Sailing 3,500 Miles for Syria

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Posted on July 22, 2014December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories CyclingTags Britain, Happiness, Middle East and North Africa1 Comment on Most Living and the Meaning of Life: Sailing 3,500 Miles for Syria
10 great excuses to avoid making your dreams come true

10 great excuses to avoid making your dreams come true

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Posted on August 5, 2013December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags HappinessLeave a comment on 10 great excuses to avoid making your dreams come true
How to Make a Good First Impression: The Scientific Way

How to Make a Good First Impression: The Scientific Way

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Posted on September 24, 2012December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, StatisticsLeave a comment on How to Make a Good First Impression: The Scientific Way
No Money Mondays

No Money Mondays

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Posted on September 3, 2012April 17, 2016Author DavidCategories Positive ConstraintsTags Business, Consumerism, Happiness, No Supermarkets1 Comment on No Money Mondays
Facebook Zen

Facebook Zen

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Posted on July 5, 2012September 23, 2015Author DavidCategories UncategorisedTags Happiness, Productivity2 Comments on Facebook Zen

What a to do! Suggestions for list-makers

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Posted on May 2, 2012February 14, 2014Author DavidCategories Writing about WritingTags Happiness, ProductivityLeave a comment on What a to do! Suggestions for list-makers
Sleep Long: Be Awesome

Sleep Long: Be Awesome

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Posted on July 10, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, Health, Sleep1 Comment on Sleep Long: Be Awesome
Money

Money

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Posted on June 27, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Business, Consumerism, Happiness2 Comments on Money
Get More Sex #3: Politics

Get More Sex #3: Politics

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Posted on June 4, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, Health, Love and Sex, Politics1 Comment on Get More Sex #3: Politics
Get More Sex #2: Religion

Get More Sex #2: Religion

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Get More Sex #1: Wealth

Get More Sex #1: Wealth

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36: A thought experiment to kick your ass

36: A thought experiment to kick your ass

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Smile or Die Trying

Smile or Die Trying

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Posted on May 12, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Happiness, Health, VideoLeave a comment on Smile or Die Trying
Palestinian Jokes: No Laughing Matter

Palestinian Jokes: No Laughing Matter

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Posted on May 11, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories Talk / Lecture ReviewsTags Happiness, Jokes, Middle East and North Africa, Video4 Comments on Palestinian Jokes: No Laughing Matter
Seize the Weekend!

Seize the Weekend!

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Posted on April 2, 2011December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories Travel WritingTags Happiness, Music, ProductivityLeave a comment on Seize the Weekend!

Is this the Secret to a Bigger Life?

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Posted on April 1, 2011February 14, 2014Author DavidCategories Travel WritingTags Happiness, ProductivityLeave a comment on Is this the Secret to a Bigger Life?
How to be Happy, in 59 Seconds

How to be Happy, in 59 Seconds

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How to be Amazingly Happy!

How to be Amazingly Happy!

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Posted on November 28, 2010October 17, 2017Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags Food, Happiness, Love and Sex, SleepLeave a comment on How to be Amazingly Happy!
How to Avoid Regret

How to Avoid Regret

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Posted on November 15, 2010December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags HappinessLeave a comment on How to Avoid Regret
How to Make Happy Memories

How to Make Happy Memories

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Posted on November 11, 2010December 27, 2016Author DavidCategories How to be HumanTags HappinessLeave a comment on How to Make Happy Memories
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