CNN's John Sutter has written a book called Selfie, How We've Become So Self Obsessed and What it's Doing to Us. He says we're creating this cultural narrative of you don't have worth if you aren't the next Steve Jobs or Beyonce. Elon Musk's ex-wife Justine said that these accomplishments almost come at the cost of everything else in your life. The person who is content with being ordinary is arguably more psychologically healthy than those who are trying to pull off stratospheric success.
Oliver Burkeman challenges our age-old pursuit of happiness with a surprising way of thinking about life. Is it our very pursuit that brings us misery? Perhaps setting the best goals for the new year requires a contrarian approach.
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