293. Why are we never happy with what we have?
The Psychology of your 20s
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Understanding Dissatisfaction
This chapter explores the chronic feeling of dissatisfaction and the unrealistic expectations people have about happiness, especially in their 20s. It introduces key concepts like the 'happiness treadmill,' 'arrival fallacy,' and 'hedonic adaptation,' illustrating how our mindset and genetics dictate our happiness more than external achievements. The discussion also addresses the negative bias that leads individuals to focus on stressors rather than celebrating their successes.
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