Feb. 10, 2026

Finding Awe (Tool #9 of 42)

Finding Awe (Tool #9 of 42)
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When's the last time something made you stop scrolling and just stare? Researcher Melanie Rudd found that awe creates "time affluence," tricking your brain into feeling less rushed, more generous, and deeply present. Billy discovered this while weeping in a hot tub on a freezing night, gazing at the stars and contemplating cosmic insignificance (neighbors nearly called the police). You don't need Yosemite. Just schedule a "Weekly Awe Date" and find one thing today that makes you say "Wow."