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Episode 3164:
In "How to Make Life More Pleasurable," David Cain explores the intriguing idea that limiting our indulgences can actually increase our enjoyment of them. By sharing personal anecdotes and historical insights, Cain illustrates how scarcity enhances appreciation, whether it's sleep, food, or entertainment, offering a fresh perspective on how to savor life's simple pleasures.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2019/10/how-to-make-life-more-pleasurable/
Quotes to ponder:
"Whenever classes started again, sleep became much more enjoyable."
"Recently I stopped drinking coffee daily, and now when I do have a cup, I enjoy it much more."
"When pleasures are more occasional, they’re more pleasurable, and that’s reason enough to limit how often we indulge in them."
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3137: 12 Ways to Make Yourself Recession Proof by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Personal Finance
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3135: 7 Daily Habits to Change Your Life Forever by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Personal Transformation
3134: 9 Good Decisions You’ve Waited Too Long to Make by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel
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3130: Happiness Is All in Your Mind by Paula Felps with Live Happy on Transformative Power of Creativity
3129: A Simple Act of Kindness by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers on Gestures of Recognition
3128: When Resistance Smacks You in the Face by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Pursuit of Productivity
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3122: Circle of Invisible Mentors by Joel of 5AM Joel on How to Propel Personal and Professional Growth
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