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Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? - Happy #3 | MHFI 269

2025/5/27
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Doug and Carl continue the happiness series with part 3 which is focused on cultivating a happiness mindset.  They discuss various strategies to train the brain for maximum happiness, including the role of neural responses, the negative impact of constant busyness, the crucial importance of gratitude, and how voluntary struggles contribute to a fulfilled life.  They also touch upon the pitfalls of social media and news consumption, the value of community connections, and the liberating perspective of acknowledging one’s inconsequential role in the grand scheme of things.

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0:00 Introduction

2:41 Happiness mindset

7:55 How FIRE can make your life worse

11:39 Importance of struggle

17:53 Activity is the key to longevity

25:26 Impact of news & social media

31:49 Gratitude & community connections

39:33 Looking at yourself

44:38 Soundcheck – Fidget Spinner