Dan Lerner
2017-05-03
Well-Being & Meaning

Thriving in College (and in Life) with Dan Lerner

Friend of the show Dan Lerner stops by to share the latest research on how to thrive in college (and in life). Our conversation covers a wide array of topics related to well-being in the college population, including some of the pitfalls of perfectionism, how to determine your passion and keep it healthy, using character strengths to excel, and how to avoid unproductive social pressures. We also hear about Dan’s experiences working with renown musicians and how achieving great success needn’t come at the cost of your own personal happiness. It’s a fun and enthusiastic episode. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about Dan Lerner at positiveex.com

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About the guest

Dan Lerner

Podcast Guest

Dan Lerner is an American positive psychology educator, performance coach, and faculty member at New York University, where he teaches the popular "Science of Happiness" course. He is co-author of U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life).

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