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Happiness. Whatever you wish for is rarely what makes you happy. Rich people have same-ish issues with depression as the rest, even though you'd think they can
by rich_sasha 5y ago
Happiness.
Whatever you wish for is rarely what makes you happy. Rich people have same-ish issues with depression as the rest, even though you'd think they can have all their wishes fulfilled.
We have the tendency to see the next thing we want, and to think "ahh, then I'll be happy. Just that one more thing". Then we get it and hours/weeks/months later we think, "really, that thing?".
Happiness probably doesn't look like what I imagine. Maybe it's hard work, but just so fulfilling? Maybe it's harm to me, which brings me to a whole different path of life? Or hell, maybe it's just a wad of cash, but at least I know it will make me happy.
- kite_and_code 5y agoIt seems to me like your current challenge is the path to happiness. Is this correct? What is your next step on that journey?
- rich_sasha 5y agoHmm, depends what you mean. In some sense all life is striving for happiness. I’m sure that if I pick one thing that is supposed to make me happy, it will probably not do that. It’s like thinking a software rewrite can fix your problems. Ask for good software, not the opportunity to rewrite everything in Rust. I’m currently focusing on my sports for happiness. But I’m also fairly sure that if I asked the Genie to make me an amazing sportsperson to make me happy, I’d find it disappointing.
- kite_and_code 5y agoThank you for sharing your thoughts :)