Episode 378: Why men have midlife crises (you have to practice being selfish)

The stereotypical midlife crisis looks like a man leaving his
wife and kids, buying a sports car, and shacking up with a
younger lover. What causes this phenomenon? And why does it
mostly seem to impact men? In this episode, I argue that the men
most at risk for midlife crises are the rule-following and
duty-conscious sort, who have spent most of their conscious lives
acting responsibly. To avoid this outcome, it's important for men
to practice what I call "creative selfishness," and to enjoy the
fruits of their labor along the way.


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