Meaning vs Mirage: Don’t give a damn about happiness...

Happiness is the enemy of the future. Happiness is like a mirage in the desert; it eludes your grasp when you most strive for it. And yet, in my first book, I wrote about how…“I’ve found the happiness that I didn’t give a damn about…”Here I’ll break down why not giving a damn about happiness makes you happier, quantitatively and qualitatively. To illustrate the principle of “hedonic adaptation,” I’d like you to think about going on an awesome vacation...01:01 The Genetic and Biological Roots of Happiness02:00 Hedonic Adaptation and Vacation Fatigue11:16 The Impact of Hedonic Adaptation on Life Satisfaction16:36 Boredom with Pleasure and the Search for Meaning19:58 Making Meaning the Compass in Life24:15 The Genetic Purpose and Parenthood as Happiness34:31 Spirituality, Superstition, and Deep Happiness38:04 Gratitude as a Practice for Lasting Happiness40:56 Epicurean Living and Community44:16 Reframing Happiness as the Absence of Suffering47:13 The Ultimate Pursuit: Meaning Over HappinessFor every mentioned here, read: Don’t give a damn about happiness 📑 via the library of happiness hacks, ethical hedonism philosophy, and mental health tools to empower well-beinghttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/Happiness-Hacks-LibraryConfused?Clarity is a confidential VOIP call away - book an illuminating and edifying 45-minute Biohacking/Lifehacking consultation with mehttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/breakthrough-consultationJoin the Limitless Mindset Newsletterhttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/newsletterSupport My WorkLimitless Mindset Storehttps://store.limitlessmindset.com/Limitless Mindset Substack ($7/monthly)https://jonathanroseland.substack.com/My bookshttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/jr-booksDonate cryptocurrencyhttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/support#cryptocurrencyConnect with Jonathanon Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/limitlessmindseton Twitterhttp://twitter.com/jroselandon Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/roselandjonathan/on Mindshttps://www.minds.com/jroselandon Odyseehttps://odysee.com/$/invite/@jroseland:fon Telegramhttps://t.me/limitlessjrI'm not a doctor, medical professional, or trained therapist. I'm a researcher and pragmatic Biohacking practitioner exercising free speech to share evidence as I find it. I make no claims. Please practice skepticism and rational critical thinking. You should consult a professional about any serious decisions that you might make about your health. Affiliate links in this article support Limitless Mindset - spend over $300 and you'll be eligible to join the Limitless Mindset Secret Society.Content Copyright LimitlessMindset.com. All Rights Reserved.