Why Meaningful Happiness is Better Than Pleasurable Happiness

by Steven Handel

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What does happiness mean to you? Often times people think of happiness in two different ways.

The common view of happiness is hedonic well-being – which is the belief that happiness is based on the amount of joyful and pleasurable experiences you have. This is the kind of happiness you get from eating a delicious piece of cake, or winning the lottery, or having sex. It’s basically “feeling good.”

The other view of happiness is eudaimonic well-being – which is the belief that happiness is based on having a sense of purpose and meaning in life. This is the kind of happiness you get from following your passion, helping others, contributing to society, and identifying yourself as part of a “bigger picture.”

Self-Identity: I’m the Type of Person Who…

by Steven Handel

Your self-identity is how you view yourself as an individual person. It is the basic answer to the question, “Who am I?” However, how you view yourself isn’t always an accurate depiction of who you really are or what you can become in the future. Self-identity is a combination between your actual experiences with the (more…)

The Rational Man’s Guide to Taking Smart Risks

by Steven Handel

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As I mentioned in how to act with uncertainty, every action comes with some amount of risk because we never know for sure how the future is going to work out.

In general, the more information you have, the smaller the risk you’re taking. But the less information you have, the bigger the risk you’re taking.

And the bigger the risk you want to take, the more information and advice you should try to gather before reaching a final decision.

Therefore, when we have a lot of doubt about a decision, that can often be a sign that we need to step back and evaluate the situation more before moving forward.

This article is going to cover the main things to consider when trying to evaluate a “smart risk” vs. a “dumb risk.” Use these guidelines to evaluate the risks you take in your own life.

How to Literally Burn Away Your Negative Beliefs

by Steven Handel

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The simple act of writing down your negative beliefs and watching them burn right in front of you can disempower those beliefs. Most people feel an instant relief come over them. Try it out for yourself!

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