The Happiness Lab - The Long Haul Heroes

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Author Pete Davis says the lesson we should take from Dan Gilbert's research is that instead of feeling FOMO, we should fear not committing. What you miss out on by closing those $100 and settling into a room is nothing compared to what you're going to miss out on if you never settle into a room,. becoming an elder in a community. Becoming a master of a craft celebrating your 10th anniversary or seeing a project get off the ground.

YOLO seems like the perfect rock 'n' roll philosophy. You only live once... so do whatever seems right in the moment. Be spontaneous. Quit your job; find a new person to date; and always, always keep your options open.

We all fear getting stuck in the wrong occupation, relationship or home - so shun fully committing to anything. But we're misguided. The man who coined the term YOLO - the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart - tells Dr Laurie Santos that throwing yourself fully into a life choice is the best way to live our precious life.