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The Conquest of Happiness
Book • 1930
In 'The Conquest of Happiness', Bertrand Russell examines the causes of unhappiness in modern life and provides a roadmap for achieving happiness through conscious effort and rational choices.
He argues that happiness is not a gift but a conquest that requires effort and commitment.
The book discusses various factors such as competition, boredom, and the importance of love and diverse interests in achieving true happiness.
He argues that happiness is not a gift but a conquest that requires effort and commitment.
The book discusses various factors such as competition, boredom, and the importance of love and diverse interests in achieving true happiness.
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Cal Newport as a book he read in February 2023, exploring the sources of human happiness and offering a program for maximizing it.
Cal Newport as a book he read in February 2023, exploring the sources of human happiness and offering a program for maximizing it.
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Ep. 240: Disciplined Laziness
Mentioned by Anya Leonard in relation to the concept of traveling through space as a way to travel through time.
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