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Dec 2023
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3010: The Happiness Formula: Do More of ...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3010:

Jay Harrington emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with personal desires, rather than societal expectations, to achieve true happiness. He advocates for self-awareness and courageously living a life that reflects one's true self, challenging the idea of happiness derived from external validation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/the-happiness-formula/

Quotes to ponder:

"Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance."

Episode references:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: Link to book

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