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Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

The Fallacy of Happiness and Meaningful Work

We all want to live the best life. Today we examine the paradox of how attempting to do just that can result in less happiness after all. For all of us that dream of the greener grass on the other side⏤a full-freedom lifestyle or a better job⏤why do so few find a life of contentment once they’ve hopped the fence?

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I’m Chad, a freelance writer, podcaster, scientist, and climber. I’m interested in how to live a better life. My writing and interviews are rooted in the study of behavior, decision-making, philosophy, economics, and personal finance. Let’s have some fun around here.

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