What is the happiness equation?

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Tim Ferriss discusses the concept of "micro happiness," which emphasizes refining one's personal expectations to align more closely with real, intrinsic values, rather than extrinsic achievements or societal pressures. He illustrates this with the formula: Reality - Expectations = Happiness. This suggests that one can enhance happiness either by improving the tangible aspects of life or by adjusting expectations to be more in tune with what genuinely matters to oneself. This adjustment often involves lowering expectations in some areas while potentially raising them in others, aiming to escape the "Hedonic treadmill" where increased expectations offset gains in happiness 1.

Finding Happiness Equation

Tim Urban shares insights on finding happiness by focusing on refining expectations and improving one's reality, emphasizing the importance of seeing past external factors and aligning with what truly matters.

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