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My philosophy for a happy life | Sam Berns | TEDxMidAtlantic
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“My favorite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.”
— Steve Jobs
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“I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news.”
— John Muir
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Does Money Buy Happiness? Here’s What the Research Says
“The exception is people who are financially well-off but unhappy. For instance, if you’re rich and miserable, more money won’t help. For everyone else, more money was associated with higher happiness to somewhat varying degrees.”
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Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha
Historians estimate that the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566(?) to 480(?) B.C. The son of an Indian warrior-king, Gautama led an extravagant life through early adulthood, reveling in the privileges of his social caste. But when he bored of the indulgences of royal life, Gautama wandered into the world in search of understanding. After encountering an old man, an ill man, a corpse and an ascetic, Gautama was convinced that suffering lay at the end of all existence. He renounced his princely title and became a monk, depriving himself of worldly possessions in the hope of comprehending the truth of the world around him. The culmination of his search came while meditating beneath a tree, where he finally understood how to be free from suffering, and ultimately, to achieve salvation. Following this epiphany, Gautama was known as the Buddha, meaning the “Enlightened One.” The Buddha spent the remainder of his life journeying about India, teaching others what he had come to understand.
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LIVE IN THE NOW! When I am anxious, it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed, it is because I am living in the past. We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow.
— Rev. Run
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Our minds are all we have. They are all we have ever had. And they are all we can offer others. This might not be obvious, especially when there are aspects of your life that seem in need of improvement—when your goals are unrealized, or you are struggling to find a career, or you have relationships that need repairing. But it’s the truth. Every experience you have ever had has been shaped by your mind. Every relationship is as good or as bad as it is because of the minds involved. If you are perpetually angry, depressed, confused, and unloving, or your attention is elsewhere, it won’t matter how successful you become or who is in your life—you won’t enjoy any of it.
— Sam Harris
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness
The statement “money can’t buy happiness” is a well-known adage that suggests that material wealth alone is not a guarantee of happiness or life satisfaction. While money can certainly provide comfort, security, and access to various opportunities and experiences, its direct correlation with long-term happiness is more complex.
Research on this topic has shown that while money can improve people’s well-being up to a certain point (typically where basic needs are met), there is a diminishing return in happiness as income increases beyond that threshold. Other factors, such as relationships, a sense of purpose, community, health, and personal growth, also play significant roles in overall life satisfaction.
Here are a few points to consider:
1. Basic Needs and Quality of Life: Money can contribute to fulfilling basic needs like food, shelter, healthcare, and education, which are essential for well-being. In this sense, having enough money to meet these necessities can positively impact happiness.
2. Material Possessions: While buying material possessions can provide short-term satisfaction, the joy they bring is often temporary and may fade over time as people adapt to their new possessions.
3. Social Connections and Relationships: Money may not directly create meaningful relationships or strengthen existing bonds, which are essential sources of happiness and support.
4. Time and Freedom: Money can sometimes give individuals the freedom to pursue their interests and passions, which can lead to a higher sense of fulfillment and happiness.
5. Comparison and Social Norms: People often compare their wealth and possessions to others, which can lead to feelings of envy, inadequacy, or dissatisfaction, even if they are financially well-off.
6. Mental Health and Personal Fulfillment: Happiness is influenced by mental and emotional well-being, personal growth, and finding purpose in life, which cannot be solely achieved through material wealth.
In summary, while money can contribute to certain aspects of happiness and well-being, it is not the sole determinant of overall life satisfaction. Happiness is a multi-faceted concept influenced by various factors, and a balanced approach that considers non-material aspects of life is essential to achieving long-term contentment.
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In the end, memories of what we did hold more value than what we had.
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I didn’t want kids to think that to be happy, they had to be famous or rich or live in the big city.
— Dan Savage