The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Habits, Happiness and Human Nature – Gretchen Rubin : 636
Oct 17, 2019
Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of "The Happiness Project," dives deep into the intricacies of happiness and human nature. She explains how our habits can impact joy, noting the gap between knowing what makes us happy and actually doing it. Explore the four tendencies framework that categorizes personality types, and discover how understanding these can improve relationships and personal fulfillment. Rubin emphasizes the role of small acts of kindness and organization in enhancing happiness, revealing that even minor changes can lead to significant improvements in well-being.
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Common Malaise
- Gretchen Rubin believes most people experience some level of malaise or discontent.
- She suggests there's often "low-hanging fruit" to improve happiness levels.
Focus on Actionable Steps
- Focus on actionable steps to increase happiness rather than quantifying current happiness levels.
- Ask yourself, "If I do X, will I be happier?"
Arrival Fallacy
- Achieving specific goals doesn't guarantee lasting happiness (arrival fallacy).
- Money, like health, has a negative impact when lacking, but its positive effect can be taken for granted when sufficient.
