Your Life Is Yours To DefineYour Life Is Yours To Define
A Quest for Well-Being
Dr. Alan Weiss
34:04•5 Jun 2021
Crafting Your Own Legacy: Dr. Alan Weiss on Personal Meaning and Happiness
“Don’t strive for perfection, which kills excellence and leads to procrastination. Strive for success not perfection, chase happiness, not money.”
Ever felt like you're stuck chasing perfection instead of living a fulfilling life? In this engaging episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Dr. Alan Weiss, a renowned consultant and author of 'Your Legacy Is Now: Life Is Not a Search for Meaning from Others—It’s the Creation of Meaning for Yourself'. Dr.
Weiss brings his wealth of experience and wisdom to the table, sharing practical advice on how to shift your focus from perfection to success and from money to genuine happiness. Dr. Weiss, whose consulting firm has worked with giants like Mercedes-Benz and Hewlett-Packard, discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism and how it often leads to procrastination. He encourages listeners to redefine their goals, emphasizing the importance of taking action and embracing authenticity.
The conversation also touches on creating 'synthetic happiness'—a concept that might just change how you view your own contentment. Valeria and Dr. Weiss dive into the practice of unconditional self-love and explore how our perspectives and the current polarized climate can shape our experiences. If you've ever found yourself paralyzed by the need to be perfect or constantly seeking approval from others, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Join Valeria Teles and Dr.
Alan Weiss for an insightful discussion that could help you redefine what success and happiness mean in your life. It's not just about finding meaning; it's about creating it for yourself.

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