You know why it’s hard to be happy—it’s because we refuse to LET GO of the things that make us sad.
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What Is the Secret to Happiness and Money?
By Derek Thompson — 2011
Buy more experiences and fewer objects. Don't worry about insurance. The frequency of happy events matters more than their intensity.
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