I think a "results-oriented mindset" is often a source of unhappiness
Ask HN: What makes you happy in life?
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#421. Company of close friends & family.
2. Independence to do things I like.
3. Having a clear and conscious though.
According to Epicurus, greek philosopher these are some of the key ingredients for a pleasurable life.
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#44To crush your enemies. See them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their women.
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#45To all those who answered - are you really sure whatever you mentioned, actually makes you happy? And not it is what you think makes you happy? Not trying to be a wise ass here - just curious how people know what makes them happy. Asking because I have a hard time answering OP's question
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#47edit: sorry I see below I was too slow posting this...
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#49Comedy(TV and Standup). Community, HIMYM, Rick and Morty, Louis CK, Bill Burr.
Jogging in the park and listening to audiobooks.
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#50- drinking beer with those same people around a camp fire.
- Playing soccer/ ultimate/other team sports.
- Set design and construction for small theater. It’s my side gig. The money is shit but I love building stuff and hanging out with theater people.
Looking back at this list, nothing that made the cut involves screens, and pretty much everything involves real-world social interaction.