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Been there, done that. "The rat race" is a very reductionist and naive take. What I found out is, wherever you go, there you are. You must really be at peace wi

by _8j50 4y ago

Been there, done that. "The rat race" is a very reductionist and naive take. What I found out is, wherever you go, there you are. You must really be at peace with yourself for a change in environment to bring you lasting peace. Mountains, beaches, deserts, forests are all amazing. But you do get used to them and then miss the cool city life and convenience. But wherever you go, you bring your problems with you. The drugs, alcohol,etc... in that video are solutions for the rat's unhappiness. It isn't the race that is the problem, it is the person. There is wisdom in balance. Make a lot of money with the least amount of work-time and spend that money by traveling or living somewhere nice. Doing fun things. But none of that will solve the sickness of the human soul.

JSavageOne 4y ago
There's some truth to this, but environment does make a difference. The problem with this advice is that it seems to imply that moving doesn't make a difference - when the reality is that some people are just better suited to different environments. A nature lover is just going to be happier living somewhere blessed with beautiful nature than in NYC. The challenge of course is distinguishing which problems are external vs internal, and sometimes you need to make the external change to discern the difference.
- _8j50 4y ago
  I think I have acknowledged that. Sure, move where you are better suited but don't expect that to solve your problems. It's the same thing as with finding a spouse or a job of your dreams that also pays well. That's less problems for you but believe me when I say the disappointment is is truly crushing when you work hard to make these changes happen hoping it will solve problems that can only be solved by working on yourself but things get even worse! Imagine moving to a rural place and you enjoy nature but now ontop of it all you are very lonely, isolated and stressed for time and money for example.

by _8j50 4y ago

JSavageOne 4y ago

There's some truth to this, but environment does make a difference. The problem with this advice is that it seems to imply that moving doesn't make a difference - when the reality is that some people are just better suited to different environments. A nature lover is just going to be happier living somewhere blessed with beautiful nature than in NYC. The challenge of course is distinguishing which problems are external vs internal, and sometimes you need to make the external change to discern the difference.

_8j50 4y ago
I think I have acknowledged that. Sure, move where you are better suited but don't expect that to solve your problems. It's the same thing as with finding a spouse or a job of your dreams that also pays well. That's less problems for you but believe me when I say the disappointment is is truly crushing when you work hard to make these changes happen hoping it will solve problems that can only be solved by working on yourself but things get even worse! Imagine moving to a rural place and you enjoy nature but now ontop of it all you are very lonely, isolated and stressed for time and money for example.