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Episode 3618:

Margo Aaron challenges the popular self-help trope of the "$10 million question," revealing how it often obscures deeper issues of self-worth, fulfillment, and societal pressure. Through the story of her friend Kal, a man content with a simple, joyful life, she exposes the radical truth that genuine satisfaction comes not from ambition or hustle, but from accepting who you are and what you truly value.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/what-would-you-do-if-you-had-all-the-money-in-the-world/

Quotes to ponder:

"Financial burdens (after a certain point) are psychological burdens. And there is no amount of money that can rid you of psychological burdens."

"He was a regular dude who enjoyed his life. That’s it. That was what the world told him was a problem."

"We live in a world where the most subversive thing you can do is be satisfied with who you are and what you want."

Episode references:

The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696

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