I've been thinking a lot about happiness, learning, and experiences. When you get right down to it, we only have a few short years in the sun. 80 years is less

I've been thinking a lot about happiness, learning, and experiences. When you get right down to it, we only have a few short years in the sun. 80 years is less than nothing when compared to the age of the earth - let alone the solar system or universe - so it would appear rational to maximize your experiences, knowledge, and relationships because they would seem to lead to an increase in happiness. One real-world consequence of this thinking is that I've found myself much more likely to consider switching jobs than my risk-averse persona would predict, especially if I see a new offer as a challenging opportunity to improve myself.