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20VC: Shopify Founder Tobi Lütke on Why Micromanagement is Good | Why You Will Learn More From Studying World of Warcraft Guilds Than You Will Companies | Why Happiness is BS; Lessons on Marriage, Fatherhood & Decision-Making Quality
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
The Hedonistic Treadmill Is the Engine of Humanity
The hedonistic treadmill, which drives humans to constantly search for more happiness, plays a significant role in shaping our lives. However, happiness is a fleeting goal that can keep people miserable. Contentment, on the other hand, is a worthy and more sustainable goal. The rise of social media and the constant comparisons it fosters can disrupt contentment. Nevertheless, the hedonistic treadmill is essential in driving our desires for progress, innovation, and entrepreneurship. While material wealth can bring some level of happiness, its impact on overall well-being is limited. Surrounding oneself with beauty and inspiring objects can enhance happiness by a small percentage. Beyond a certain income threshold, the increase in happiness from material possessions becomes negligible. Despite this, the pursuit of increased happiness and quality of life remains important and worthwhile.
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