The Power of Expectations

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Happiness is a fleeting emotion because it's triggered by a contrast in circumstances, but you can quickly adapt to whatever new circumstances you're in. Shackleton's men learn this and find so much joy in little things in life that they had never before considered. When most people experience bad times, they consider it risk. But rarely is that logic turned around.

A weird thing in life is that everyone strives for a good life because they think it will make them happy. But what actually brings happiness is the contrast between what you have now and whatever you were just doing.

The best drink you will ever taste is a glass of tap water when you’re thirsty.

The best food you will ever eat is fast food when you’re starving.

The best massage you will ever feel is sitting on a couch after a long run.

The best sleep you will ever experience is when your newborn finally sleeps through the night.

This episode is about happiness, and the counterintuitive places it's often found.