The Importance of Long Term Decision Making with Hal Hershfield

The podcast episode features Hal Hirshfield, a professor and researcher at the intersection of psychology and economics, as he discusses long-term decision-making, well-being, and the importance of connecting with one’s future self. Hal explains how well-being encompasses happiness, meaning, purpose, and health, emphasizing the gap between what individuals aspire to do and what they actually accomplish. The conversation delves into how disruptions, such as the pandemic or personal crises, prompt people to reflect on their lives and realign their priorities