Adam Grant on the practice of giving

- So, tell us about the science behind that because I've been so amazed and I have some of that in Thrive about how the latest scientific findings show without any doubt that, in fact, giving is a shortcut to happiness. - Yeah, I think the science has completely turned upside down this cultural myth that, in fact, giving is not going to be good for you. It's easily one of the best things you can do for your health, in fact. So, the studies by Stephanie Brown at the University of Michigan showing that if you spend time giving care or emotional support to others, it actually gives you a longevity boost so givers live longer. There's neuroscience that shows that when you give, it actually activates some of the same pleasure centers in our brain that receiving does, only it's more meaningful because when we receive something, that's just for us, right? We're able to give, it's a connection to other people and it's a sense that what I do matters for someone beyond me and what's neat about…