421: Dr. John Kaag on How to Find Zest in Life

<p>Dr. John Kaag is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University&nbsp;of Massachusetts.&nbsp;He has written extensively on academic philosophy but his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Paris Review, and Harper’s Magazine.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, John and Eric discuss his new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780691192161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sick Souls, Healthy Minds:&nbsp;How William James Can Save Your Life</em></a>.</p><p>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p><p><strong>In This Interview, Dr. John Kaag and I Discuss How to Find Zest in Life and …</strong></p><ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780691192161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sick Souls, Healthy Minds:&nbsp;How William James Can Save Your Life</em></a></li><li>William James’s philosophy of sick souls</li><li>James’s important message of not being alone in having a&nbsp;sick soul</li><li>How having a “maybe” means there is possibility</li><li>The theory of emotions and how the body keeps score</li><li>Habits are a tool that allows us to negotiate our world in an easier way</li><li>The downside to habits is that they can make us less aware and go on autopilot</li><li>The danger of midlife</li><li>Being able to expand our consciousness and view of the world&nbsp;</li><li>Confusing the immediate for the important and meaningful</li><li>Realizing that your will can only take you so far&nbsp;</li><li>How you can orient yourself to the circumstances you are faced with</li><li>Having zest for life is what makes it significant&nbsp;</li><li>How we tend to repeat acti