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#722 - 15 Lessons From 2023 - Jordan Peterson, Alex Hormozi & Elon Musk

Modern Wisdom

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Embracing the Journey: Anticipation and Pursuit

The true fulfillment in life comes from taking chances, pursuing one's true desires, and playing to win rather than playing not to lose. The idea of 'true hell' is when the person you are meets the person you could have been. Dopamine is not about the pursuit of happiness, but the happiness of pursuit, emphasizing the joy of anticipation. Tim Ferriss extended the anticipation of vacations for years to maximize enjoyment, highlighting the significance of anticipation over the actual experience. Ultimately, it's not about the journey or the destination, but about embracing the ongoing pursuit as there is no true destination in life.

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