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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Hedonic Treadmill and the Illusion of Satisfaction
Satisfaction is not a permanent state, as our brain is wired to always return to a baseline emotional and physiological state called homeostasis. This leads to the illusion that obtaining something will bring lasting happiness, when in reality, the feeling eventually fades, and we crave more to achieve the same level of satisfaction. This constant pursuit of more creates the 'hedonic treadmill,' where individuals strive for more without ever feeling truly satisfied. The key insight lies in understanding that satisfaction doesn't come from accumulating things or achievements.
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