I watched the whole video, and I cannot agree more, although there's a specific financial comfort level, that if you lack it, it can affect your happiness, or at least mine, but I must say that having more doesn't necessarily bring more happiness, it's the people surrounding us and the relationships we have that have the most impact.
Yeah I know what you mean. "Health" in general is far too broad. Undoubtedly there are conditions that have a large negative impact on happiness for most people. But the paraplegic study is interesting, and gives us food for thought. The main point I was trying to make, though, is that chasing superficial things doesn't seen to do much in terms of longer lasting happiness. Having learned this, it's helped me to focus more on things that matter and helped me to cultivate a sense of direction and purpose.
I didn't know that the specific term was Hedonic Treadmill. However i did attend a relationship related seminar last year held by a psychologist and she did mention about this concept and she did mention material stuff doesn't get us long lasting happiness, good relationship does. I personally went through the example of the dream car example that you perfectly acted out. :p The thermostat for happiness is an interesting concept. I'll keep that in mind. By the way, i love how you put those key points beside your head when you talk to us. And sad things in RED coloured words. It makes sure that both our visual and auditory pathways are paying attention to you. :) I can't wait to listen to what we can do to make sure we get happier. ^_^
You can't really happy for very long time you will eventually get bored of it we have to live in the present moment and accept it the key is increase the avg base level of happiness by little things
Funny I was just thinking that I missed my Mercedes. But then again, I sort of don't. I've experienced all kinds of happy times with and without the car. And I had some bad days specifically because of the car.
It seems happiness is related with materials things but I agree happiness is a falacy because even the richest people in the world they still lacking something or meaning they are not 100% happy. So what is happiness indeed.
Can't the argument be made that one baseline can be higher or lower than another? For example, if someone has a set baseline of happiness before losing their limbs, couldn't that baseline still be higher than their baseline after they lose their limbs? Hopefully this made sense.
can this phenomenon influence family relations in a tragic manner? moreover, can it be viewed as a stimulating factor for an increase in separation of families?And if the answer is yes for both of the questions, how to resolve the issue in either case?
The whole theory fell down for me when you used buying a home as an example. Buying our first home makes us happier every day. Watching our daughter grow in it, building memories together and day by day seeing the mortgage being paid down gives us a deeper sense of financial security. A car on the other hand is a perfect example.
Been looking this up today, You laid it out better than any I have found.
I watched the whole video, and I cannot agree more, although there's a specific financial comfort level, that if you lack it, it can affect your happiness, or at least mine, but I must say that having more doesn't necessarily bring more happiness, it's the people surrounding us and the relationships we have that have the most impact.
Great video, very concise and well-thought. Thank you for taking the time to do this, respect!
Car analogy hit close to home
I have serious doubts about health having no correlation with happiness.
Yeah I know what you mean.
"Health" in general is far too broad. Undoubtedly there are conditions that have a large negative impact on happiness for most people. But the paraplegic study is interesting, and gives us food for thought.
The main point I was trying to make, though, is that chasing superficial things doesn't seen to do much in terms of longer lasting happiness. Having learned this, it's helped me to focus more on things that matter and helped me to cultivate a sense of direction and purpose.
Came from Leo's forum. Love the effort put into this!
thanks for the great video, watched it for a University class to understand better
Fantastic video! Thank you! You are a genius!
I didn't know that the specific term was Hedonic Treadmill. However i did attend a relationship related seminar last year held by a psychologist and she did mention about this concept and she did mention material stuff doesn't get us long lasting happiness, good relationship does.
I personally went through the example of the dream car example that you perfectly acted out. :p
The thermostat for happiness is an interesting concept. I'll keep that in mind.
By the way, i love how you put those key points beside your head when you talk to us. And sad things in RED coloured words. It makes sure that both our visual and auditory pathways are paying attention to you. :)
I can't wait to listen to what we can do to make sure we get happier. ^_^
You can't really happy for very long time you will eventually get bored of it
we have to live in the present moment and accept it the key is increase the avg base level of happiness by little things
Great video man! You seem well informed and are great at teaching the concept!
Funny I was just thinking that I missed my Mercedes. But then again, I sort of don't. I've experienced all kinds of happy times with and without the car. And I had some bad days specifically because of the car.
It seems happiness is related with materials things but I agree happiness is a falacy because even the richest people in the world they still lacking something or meaning they are not 100% happy. So what is happiness indeed.
There's adaption but the pain or the happiness remains not extremely high but a way level..
Money allow you to pursue happiness and meaning. But people usually use It to scape sadness and pain
Good video. Greetings from Holland
Did you ever get around to sharing the permanent happiness adding events?
Tanx
whats the solution then to this problem?
Can't the argument be made that one baseline can be higher or lower than another? For example, if someone has a set baseline of happiness before losing their limbs, couldn't that baseline still be higher than their baseline after they lose their limbs? Hopefully this made sense.
can this phenomenon influence family relations in a tragic manner? moreover, can it be viewed as a stimulating factor for an increase in separation of families?And if the answer is yes for both of the questions, how to resolve the issue in either case?
good
The whole theory fell down for me when you used buying a home as an example.
Buying our first home makes us happier every day. Watching our daughter grow in it, building memories together and day by day seeing the mortgage being paid down gives us a deeper sense of financial security. A car on the other hand is a perfect example.
Bruh
I’m just trying to relax