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#638 - Kevin Kelly - 22 Habits To Follow For A Happy Life

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Celebrate Now, Live Fully

Celebrating achievements and milestones is essential, as it may be the only opportunity to appreciate the present. Many individuals fall into the trap of believing that excessive celebration will diminish their motivation, yet the reality shows that people often harshly judge themselves instead. This self-flagellation leads to a phenomenon known as deferred happiness syndrome, where individuals feel their lives have yet to truly begin and that contentment is always in the future. This mindset obscures the fact that the present is valuable and worth celebrating, ultimately emphasizing that the rush for a better future can prevent one from fully experiencing and enjoying life now.

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