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Buy Time, Buy Happiness
- Happiest people use money to buy time, focusing on reducing negative experiences.
- Outsource disliked tasks like housework or commuting to boost happiness.
The Busyness Paradox
- Despite having more leisure time than before, people feel stressed due to overworking.
- This busyness is often driven by a desire for status symbols, leading to longer commutes and less enjoyment of free time.
Prioritizing Proximity
- Ashley Whillans prioritized saving money over time by living far from work during graduate school.
- Later, she deliberately chose a more expensive but closer residence, significantly reducing stress and increasing happiness.