Happiness by Harvard

What question does Robert Waldinger pose at the beginning of his talk?

• What makes us rich?

• What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life?

• How do we achieve fame?

• How do we quickly achieve success?

According to the survey, what was the main life goal for over 80% of millennials?

• Starting a family

• Getting rich

• Traveling the world

• Helping others

How long has the Harvard Study of Adult Development, mentioned by Waldinger, been running?

• 25 years

• 50 years

• 75 years

• 100 years

Who were the participants in the first group of the study?

• Sophomores at Harvard College

• Boys from Boston's poorest neighborhoods

• Soldiers from World War I

• Doctors and lawyers

What is the main conclusion from the 75-year study?

• Wealth leads to happiness

• Fame improves mental health

• Hard work is the key to a good life

• Good relationships keep us happier and healthier

What is the first lesson about relationships according to the study?

• Loneliness is beneficial to health

• The number of friends is most important

• Social connections are good for us, and loneliness kills

• Relationships have no impact on lifespan

What predicts who will become a healthy octogenarian, based on data analyzed at age 50?

• Satisfaction with relationships at age 50

• Cholesterol levels in midlife

• Income level

• Number of hours worked per week

How do good relationships affect memory in older age?

• They have no effect

• They cause memory to decline faster

• They protect memory and delay its decline

• They create more conflicts, which improves memory

Why do people often ignore the importance of relationships, according to Waldinger?

• Because they are too easy to maintain

• Because they prefer quick fixes and avoid complications

• Because they don't believe in scientific research

• Because they think relationships are unimportant

What does Waldinger suggest as a way to "lean in to relationships"?

• Spending more time in front of screens

• Focusing on career

• Replacing screen time with people time

• Avoiding contact with family