The best antidote I've found to the hamster wheel of achievement for achievement's sake is Eastern philosophy. In particular, Alan Watts has been a revelation

The best antidote I've found to the hamster wheel of achievement for achievement's sake is Eastern philosophy. In particular, Alan Watts has been a revelation for me as he has a really jocular and irreverent view of life which is a great counter-point for super analytical types (like those which inhabit HN) who think everything can be resolved with logic. Watch this short clip from one of his talks and see if it doesn't strike a chord. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGoTmNU_5A0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGoTmNU_5A0 PS: Figuring this out in your 20's puts you way ahead of the game.