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#772 - Oliver Burkeman - Why Our Obsession With Productivity Is All Wrong
Modern Wisdom
Provisional Life aka Deferred Happiness Syndrone
The myth of life's duties being completed in the future to pursue what one likes is a common notion. This idea is captured in Marie Louise von Frans' concept of the provisional life, where individuals feel that the real essence of life is yet to come. Another viewpoint, described as deferred happiness syndrome by Gwynde Bogle, highlights the belief that present reality is just a precursor to an ideal future, which is essentially a disillusionment. This mindset is often influenced by the life cycle, where younger individuals may anticipate significant moments ahead, while individuals in their 40s may realize the fallacy of continuously looking to the future for fulfillment. The midlife crisis can stem from this realization, signifying a shift from a goal-oriented life construction phase to a realization that the true essence of life is in the present moment.
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