TED: There's more to life than being happy | Emily Esfahani Smith

What did the speaker initially believe was the purpose of life?

• Pursuing happiness through success

• Achieving financial stability

• Finding true love

• Traveling the world

According to the speaker, what is a deeper pursuit than happiness?

• Fame

• Adventure

• Meaning

• Wealth

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of a meaningful life?

• Purpose

• Storytelling

• Wealth

• Belonging

What is the key to finding purpose, according to the speaker?

• Traveling extensively

• Accumulating wealth

• Using strengths to serve others

• Achieving personal goals

How does the speaker describe transcendence?

• A state of constant happiness

• A rare moment of connection to a higher reality

• A feeling of financial security

• A sense of personal achievement

What role does storytelling play in a meaningful life?

• It guarantees success in career

• It ensures constant happiness

• It helps in accumulating wealth

• It provides clarity and understanding of one's life

What spiritual practice did the speaker's parents follow?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Sufism

• Buddhism

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a society to offer better alternatives?

• Promoting individual success

• Increasing economic growth

• Building pillars of meaning within families and institutions

• Encouraging competition

What did the speaker's father focus on during his heart attack?

• His financial status

• His family and love

• His regrets in life

• His career achievements

What does the speaker conclude about the power of meaning?

• It is only relevant in good times

• It provides strength and resilience

• It is less important than happiness

• It is a temporary feeling