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#772 - Oliver Burkeman - Why Our Obsession With Productivity Is All Wrong

Modern Wisdom

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Deferred Happiness Syndrome

  • Many people operate under the false belief that real life hasn't started yet and true happiness is deferred to the future.
  • This "deferred happiness syndrome" can lead to a midlife crisis when individuals realize they've been living a provisional life.
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