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How to Build a Happy Life: Know You're Lonely

The Best of "How To"

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Are We Going to Build a Life That Centers Around People?

The key insight from the snip is that individuals need to reflect on what truly matters to them by considering what they would treasure the most if today were their last day. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on relationships and addressing any hollowness in them. The speaker challenges the choice to live a life centered around work and external factors like fame, power, and money, suggesting an alternative path centered around people. Building institutions and relationships that prioritize human connections is highlighted as crucial. The speaker shares a personal experience of forming a 'moai' with friends, making commitments to stay connected and support each other through various life challenges, which has been transformative and enriching. This experience underscores the value of deep, meaningful relationships in personal growth and decision-making.

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