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Episode 3764:

James Altucher distills the essence of happiness and pleasure into raw, honest observations about living freely, thinking clearly, and creating daily meaning. Through reflections on simplicity, authenticity, and emotional independence, he reminds us that true joy isn’t found in chasing more, but in letting go, showing up for yourself, and embracing what actually matters.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://archive.jamesaltucher.com/blog/greatest-pleasures-life/ AND https://archive.jamesaltucher.com/blog/being-happy/

Quotes to ponder:

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want."

"Being happy means being free of the lies we tell ourselves every day."

"The best way to be happy is to be honest with yourself and do things that make you feel creative, connected, and useful."

Episode references:

Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370

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