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Charting A Rich Life

Charting A Rich Life

Despite our massive financial and material gains, happiness in the US has been in a consistent state of decline since at least the 1940s.

The research is quite clear: Materialism is toxic to human happiness. On today’s show: Author Jeff Golden suggests practical ways to nourish in our lives the things that can help us live well (while simultaneously avoiding the hooks of money and stuff).

 

Here’s a preview:

[5:30] We live amidst unimaginable wealth, yet we are unhappier than ever before. Here’s why

[10:00] Materialism is toxic to happiness, and not for the reasons you think

[16:00] Exactly why you should choose your neighborhood wisely

[22:00] Want to be happier? Don’t put your effort into amassing stuff; put it here instead

[30:00] Are we so concerned about owning stuff so that we don’t have to face our internal lacks?

 

 

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