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> “Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want” Poetic, yes, but doesn't agree with my experience. Anticipation bring
by jmiskovic 5y ago
> “Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want”
Poetic, yes, but doesn't agree with my experience. Anticipation brings excitement and a certain taste of happiness. I would say my 'happiness level' rises closer I am to the goal, and drops fairly quickly after obtaining the goal. If I wanted to maximize someone's happiness over time, I'd try to keep them in state where they are almost achieving their set goals for as long as possible.
- jmstfv 5y ago> Anticipation brings excitement and a certain taste of happiness. It does bring excitement and joy, but this feeling is rather - you constantly have to chase it. > If I wanted to maximize someone's happiness over time, I'd try to keep them in state where they are almost achieving their set goals for as long as possible. There's a risk of burning out, so I'd be careful with that.