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#374 - Will Storr - How To Play The Status Game
Modern Wisdom
Choose Friends Wisely for Happiness
One's status is relative and tied to those around us, particularly close rivals can make us uncomfortable and decrease our happiness. Losing status can lead to depression and a shorter lifespan. Therefore, it is crucial to select friends carefully as they significantly impact our well-being. Changing our environment can have a greater effect on happiness than trying to change oneself, as illustrated by the analogy of a lizard on an iceberg versus in a desert.
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