The Quest University #2: The Hedonic Treadmill

To me, the irony is that the pursuit of happiness can lead us into this eternal trap of chasing unhappiness. Being mindful of this is the first step off the treadmill and in the right direction—and that direction is inwards.

No matter where you're at—whether you're making $50k, $100k, or millions of dollars, or tens of millions of dollars—there's always a next accomplishment around the corner, and you always adapt to your circumstances, and there's always someone who's doing better than you that you can look at and be jealous of.

The outside world never delivers lasting happiness; lasting happiness only comes from within.