Before Breakfast You're paying for the experience, not the duration
Jul 15, 2025
Discover why quality experiences trump mere duration. Enjoy a fascinating story about a trip to Versailles that reveals the art of knowing when to leave a place for maximum joy. It’s a refreshing take on valuing moments rather than just minutes, encouraging listeners to rethink how they measure enjoyment. This insightful discussion invites you to prioritize the richness of experiences over the time spent.
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Versailles Gardens Visit Anecdote
- Laura Vanderkam visited Versailles with her oldest son on a very hot day, only spending about 10 minutes in the gardens.
- They accepted seeing part of the gardens and left to avoid discomfort, prioritizing enjoyment over duration.
Value Experience Over Duration
- Don't worry about getting your money's worth through duration alone; focus on the quality of the experience.
- Leave early if you have seen what you wanted, to avoid making the experience miserable.
Short Visits Can Be Best
- Seeing all artworks in places like the Louvre is practically impossible, so quality matters more than quantity.
- Shorter visits can be more pleasant and worthwhile than trying to stay too long.