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The Science of Good Times: Why Energy Flow Matters | with Christian Schnepf | Episode 19

The Science of Good Times: Why Energy Flow Matters | with Christian Schnepf | Episode 19

Update: 2025-09-10
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What makes us truly fulfilled? Is it happiness, success, or something deeper? In this thought-provoking conversation, Christian Schnepp reveals his groundbreaking "Science of Good Times" framework that challenges conventional thinking about motivation and fulfillment.

Drawing from physics, psychology, and his personal journey, Christian explains how energy flow determines whether we experience a "good time" or struggle against internal resistance. Unlike traditional happiness theories, his approach identifies five critical areas where energy either flows freely or becomes blocked: our self, social connections, actions, obtainments, and environment.

The conversation explores fascinating contrasts between running away from pain versus moving toward purpose, and how this distinction explains why some leaders create extraordinary results while others generate resistance. Christian shares how his Good Time Ratio (GTR) metric helped one user discover that her "toxic workplace" problems actually stemmed from neglected self-care—revealing how personal metrics can transform our understanding of life satisfaction.

Most provocatively, we debate whether hardship is truly necessary for growth, or if clarity of purpose might be the more fundamental driver of fulfillment. Christian suggests that by gaining absolute clarity about what resonates with you and committing fully to that vision, you can potentially navigate challenges with less internal resistance.

Ready to discover where your energy flows freely and where it's blocked? Try the free assessment at goodtimeapp.com and start measuring what truly matters—your good times.

Ready to take the next step? Visit https://www.scratchie.com/book-a-demo to see how Scratchie can help you recognise and reward safe behaviour on your projects. The future of construction safety starts here.

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The Science of Good Times: Why Energy Flow Matters | with Christian Schnepf | Episode 19

The Science of Good Times: Why Energy Flow Matters | with Christian Schnepf | Episode 19

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