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A Recast of ‘Sutterfaction: Philosophy for the Good Life’

Everything I build—whether it's a book, a business, a course, a field note, or a podcast—is another attempt to explore one question: what actually makes a good life?

I'm Evan Sutter, and this is Sutterfaction.

This is a podcast about the messy, complicated, fascinating business of being alive.

We’ll explore philosophy, psychology, happiness, ambition, work, relationships, leadership, culture, meaning and everything in between.

Because I don't think ambition is the enemy. And I don't think success and a good life are necessarily the same thing.

I'm interested in what happens in the space between them.

How do we build meaningful things without losing ourselves in the process? How do we stay curious, playful and connected while navigating uncertainty, responsibility, impermanence and all the ordinary chaos of being human?

Sutterfaction sits at the intersections of philosophy, psychology, society and culture, ethics, human flourishing, business, happiness and meaning—so we can avoid the unlived life and construct one worth living.

Let's get into it.

If you want to explore these ideas further, head to EvanSutter.com. You'll find the Field Notes, the Sutterfaction archive, my free book 42, and ways to work with me if you'd like to take the conversation further.

Until next time, keep thinking, keep questioning, and keep building a life worth living.

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Recastable Episodes (39)

1. EP. 1 - - How To Enjoy Loneliness, Play in Boredom & Thrive in Uncertainty: The Grasper, The Runner & The Ten-Chi Master Sept. 21, 2020
2. EP. 2 -- How The Great Explorers Conquer Themselves First: The Traveller, The Sandcastle & The Influencer Sept. 29, 2020
3. EP.3 - - A Brief History Of Happiness and How It Can Make You Happier: The Seeker & The Controller Oct. 8, 2020
4. EP. 4 - - Is Being Hopeful And Positive The Best Way To Live A Life? The Dreamer, The Thinker & The Doer Oct. 19, 2020
5. EP. 5 - - The Art of Living a Good Life: The Explorer and the Peaceful Fool Nov. 27, 2020
6. EP. 6 - - A Guided Meditation on Befriending the Moment Nov. 27, 2020
7. EP. 7 - - The Business of Happiness: Is Business The Key To Making The World A Happier Place? Dec. 4, 2020
8. EP. 8 - - Is The Modern World Killing Off Our Wise Elders? And What We Can All Do About It Before It’s Too Late! June 24, 2021
9. EP. 9 - - The Most Radical Thing You Can Do To Enrich Your Life (and Possibly Save Humanity at the Same Time) July 7, 2021
10. EP.10 - - Life is Hard: Here's Some Simple Ways You Can Make It Harder, And Some Simple Ways You Can Make It Easier Aug. 30, 2021
11. EP. 11 - - Mental Health & The Modern World: Is Social Media Making Our Lives Unnecessarily Difficult? Sept. 23, 2021
12. EP.12 - - Life can be stressful: Here are 3 Simple Skills to Boost Your Wellbeing and Aliveness Nov. 26, 2021
13. EP.13 - - How to Explore Life Like a Real Adventurer and Find Happiness on the Way Nov. 27, 2021
14. EP.14 - - Know Yourself or Suffer: The Greek Philosophers said ‘Know Thyself’ is the most Important Teaching. And It is More Important Today Than Ever Before. Dec. 2, 2021
15. EP. 15 - - How To Find Meaning and Purpose In A Crazy World That Makes Us Doubt If It Is Even Worth Pursuing at all Dec. 10, 2021
16. EP.16 - - Do We Have A Mental Health and Climate Crisis? Or Do We Have A Values Crisis? Dec. 22, 2021
17. EP.17 - - 12 Ideas To Construct A Life Worth Living - - #1 GIVE UP June 30, 2022
18. EP.18 - - 12 IDEAS FOR A GOOD LIFE #2 Collect experiences, not things July 8, 2022
19. EP.19 - - 12 Ideas To Construct A Life Worth Living - - #3 BE CAREFUL WHO YOU LISTEN TO July 16, 2022
20. EP.20 - - 12 Ideas To Construct A Life Worth Living #4 TRAVEL... AND MOSTLY YOUR INNER WORLD July 27, 2022
21. EP. 21 - 12 Ideas To Construct A Life Worth Living - #5 LEARN FOR LIFE, NOT FOR A JOB Aug. 8, 2022
22. EP. 22 - 12 Ideas To Construct A Life Worth Living - #6 HEALTH IS WEALTH Aug. 26, 2022
23. EP. 23 - The Queen is Dead and 13 Fast Ways To The Good Life Sept. 16, 2022
24. EP. 24 - Think Tranquillity. Not Happiness. Nor Fame. Not Success - (#7) 12 IDEAS TO CONSTRUCT A LIFE WORTH LIVING July 23, 2023
25. EP. 25 - The Best Gifts To “Buy” Kids For Christmas in 2023 (AND IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK) Dec. 7, 2023
26. EP. 26 - You Can't Rush A River June 4, 2026
27. EP. 27 - The Most Dangerous Phrase in Life June 13, 2026
28. EP. 28 - The Invisible Season: Why Progress Doesn't Always Look Like Progress June 20, 2026
29. EP. 29 - Building Things That Matter (The Messy Middle) June 26, 2026
30. EP. 30 - The Stories We Carry: Why Your Detours Are Never Wasted Time July 3, 2026
31. EP. 31 - What Does a Good Life Actually Look Like? July 10, 2026
32. EP. 32 - The Stories We Never Question July 17, 2026
33. EP. 33 - Things I’ve Changed My Mind About — Success July 24, 2026
34. EP. 34 - The Strength of a Balanced Life - Why the Good Life Needs Range July 31, 2026
35. EP. 35 - Living in the In-Between and The Art of Playfulness. Aug. 7, 2026
36. EP. 36 - The Season You’re In: On boredom, restlessness, and knowing what deserves your attention Aug. 13, 2026
37. EP. 37 - Death, Impermanence, and Learning How To Live Aug. 21, 2026
38. EP: 38 - Attention: What Owns Your Attention Owns Your Life Aug. 28, 2026
39. EP. 39 - Enough: How Do You Know When You Have Enough? Sept. 3, 2026