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How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel
Plain English with Derek Thompson
Winning Is Not the Only Measure of Happiness
Achieving continual success, such as in sports, does not guarantee ongoing happiness; rather, it can lead to a decline in satisfaction as expectations rise. When success becomes routine, the joy from winning diminishes, and the contrast with the disappointments of losing becomes more pronounced, causing greater emotional turmoil. Happiness is intricately linked to expectations, which can be adjusted, suggesting that an over-reliance on winning can create obstacles to sustained joy.
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