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Arthur Brooks: Cracking The Code To Happiness
The Rich Roll Podcast
Balance Enjoyment and Meaning for True Happiness
Happiness stems from a balance of enjoyment and meaning. Younger individuals, particularly undergraduates, often experience high levels of enjoyment due to pleasure-seeking behaviors but lack deeper meaning in their lives. This leads to a transient sense of satisfaction, often compared to chasing a fleeting high, like the initial joy of a new car that quickly fades. The metaphor of a treadmill highlights the elusive nature of satisfaction derived from constant striving. For sustained happiness, one must cultivate both enjoyment—defined as pleasure both individually and in connection with others—alongside a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
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