Could this be the secret to a happy and successful life? An Ivy League psychologist thinks so

Ivy League psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, from Columbia University, claims that unlearning fear is key to achieving happiness and success. In an interview with CNBC, Kaufman explains that fear is learned through past experiences and must be consciously unlearned by reframing challenges as opportunities. He promotes asking “what” questions to foster clarity and resilience. Other experts, including psychologist Jenny Wang, support similar approaches, highlighting the importance of mindset, self-reflection, and curiosity in overcoming failure and achieving growth.