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How do you get off the hedonic treadmill? [Geraldine DeRuiter]
The Examined Life
Reflections on Ambition and Achievements
The speaker reflects on their journey from childhood ambitions to post-college life, discussing their evolving drive, questioning their goals, and navigating differences in ambition levels within their relationship. They share personal insights on practical job choices, experiences with creative work, and the paradox of feeling unambitious while facing societal pressures to do more.
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