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The Paradox of Pursuing Happiness
This chapter explores the complex relationship between goal setting and personal happiness, revealing how high aspirations can lead to feelings of inadequacy. The discussion includes psychological concepts such as the 'focusing illusion' and the evolutionary aspects of anxiety, highlighting the irony that striving for success may often overshadow true contentment. It also examines how the journey towards goals can provide more satisfaction than the achievements themselves, particularly in the context of competitive success.