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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CLEAR ALL
The adage says it’s better to give than to receive. But is it really? The scientific evidence that generosity is good for us has been scant, even as the benefits of selfishness are obvious.
Many of us treat joy like the good china, only warranted on special occasions. Even if we know it is within our reach, we may not see it is within our control.