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What Makes You Happy

The Morgan Housel Podcast

The Contrast Theory: How Contrasting Experiences Bring Happiness

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Contrary to popular belief, happiness is not achieved through material possessions and luxuries. True happiness comes from experiencing the contrast between what you have now and what you were just doing. The best food is fast food when you're starving and the best sleep is when your newborn finally sleeps through the night.

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