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How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

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Money and Emotional Well-Being

This chapter investigates the complex relationship between income and happiness, revealing that financial resources positively affect emotional well-being up to a threshold of around $75,000. It emphasizes that beyond this point, factors like social connections, exercise, and gratitude play a more significant role in overall happiness. The discussion also critiques the ultra-rich's pursuit of wealth, highlighting how comparisons with others can distort perceptions of happiness and lead to dissatisfaction.

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