Happiness is a choice and comparison to the past can lead to unhappiness
The idea that something outside of oneself will make them happy is a delusion
Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness, and the more one has, the more one may desire
Letting go of desire is essential for achieving true happiness
Making a contract with oneself to be unhappy until a desire is fulfilled is a common behavior
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Today’s author promises to deliver us a guide to wealth and happiness by sharing wisdom from entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor Naval Ravikant. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to discover what it really means to live a rich life.