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#139 Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Our Minds Lie To Us About What Makes Us Happy

Our brains are wired to compare ourselves to others, and we always choose reference points that make us feel inferior. Additionally, we get used to things and stop appreciating them even if they are going well. This explains why we never feel satisfied even when things seem great.

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