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Build The Life You Want: Arthur C. Brooks on Happiness, Transcendence & Creating Greater Life Satisfaction

The Rich Roll Podcast

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The Difference Between Pleasure and Enjoyment

Pleasure is a limbic phenomenon signaling survival or genetic advantage, but the pursuit of pleasure leads to addiction due to its fleeting nature. Addictions stem from excessive dopamine stimulation. Enjoyment, on the other hand, incorporates pleasure along with the elements of people and memory. Engaging in activities that solely provide pleasure without involving others or creating lasting memories is unlikely to lead to happiness.

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