#487 The Joy of Less: The Anticipation Trap

#487 The Joy of Less: The Anticipation Trap

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We live in an era that constantly demands our attention and our outrage. From social media algorithms to office gossip, there is a tremendous societal pressure to have a 'take,' a judgment, or a strong opinion on absolutely everything that happens in the world. But what if the ul ...  Show more

#610 The Wealth of a Fully Spent Life

We are conditioned by society to constantly delay our gratification—to save, prepare, and endlessly stockpile our resources for a mythical 'someday' in the distant future. But in our obsession with accumulating a surplus of wealth and security, we often completely miss the optima ...  Show more

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