Having a fulfilling life doesn't just "happen".

Since 1998, positive psychologists have been studying what makes life most worth living. The good news is that they have done a lot of progress. We now know what are the 5 Universal Virtues that will bring us the most joy and happiness (in order of importance).

• Zest

• Hope

• Gratitude

• Curiosity

• Love

Center your efforts and behaviors around these and you'll have a wonderful life.

This is how you can start optimizing your Zest (aka Energy or Life Force).

Understand This: Physiology drives psychology 🧑‍✈️

This is why Zest is the #1 Virtue most correlated with your well-being.

Do you want how to optimize your mind? Start with your body. Focus on your Fundamentals (learn more about them here). Especially, on the one below.

Start With Sleep 😴

"Sleep is the bridge between despair and hope." - Matthew Walker.

Sleep is not only the greatest source of our zest, but it's also the greatest source of our hope (which is Virtue #2). If you don't know where to start, check Andrew Huberman's Toolkit For Sleep.

Move From Theory To Practice: Identify your #1s 🚀

Write your answers to the questions below, instead of just thinking about them.

• What’s the #1 thing you could be doing that would have the most important impact on your zest if you do it consistently?

• What’s the #1 thing you could stop doing that would have the most important impact on your zest if you don’t engage in it?

Make a plan (ft. Implementation Intentions), and take action.

If you want to take it to the next level, find out about how to build an Energy Management System here.