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Why it is Sometimes Faster to Slow Down

The Happy Philosopher — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:19:32 +0000

Hurry Up and Wait Yesterday I was driving. It was a two lane road, a typical fairly high speed state highway just out of town. I heard it first, a low rumbling sound like I imagine a bear makes before ripping a hiker to shreds for trying to get a selfie with its cubs. It …

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How Understanding the Marginal Utility of Money Will Make you Happier

The Happy Philosopher — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:09:09 +0000

Money is a very interesting thing, and not as simple as it seems at first glance. I really didn’t understand it’s complexity until recently. We go to work and in return we receive money as payment. We spend this money on stuff. This is as sophisticated as most people get. I thought of myself …

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Kill Your Television!

The Happy Philosopher — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:30:12 +0000

I used to watch a lot of television. It seemed natural. Everyone else did it and being a social creature and wanting to fit in I went along. I’ve since learned there are few things in our lives that are such a destructive force to our time, money and happiness. I actually still own …

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