Tyler digs into hedonic adaptation—our tendency to bounce back to a baseline happiness no matter how big the win—and shows how that “never enough” mindset is baked into trades culture. Through real-world examples and simple frameworks, he challenges listeners to redefine success and find lasting contentment beyond the next milestone.

Show Notes: 

00:00 – Intro & Why We Keep Chasing   02:45 – Defining the Hedonic Treadmill   06:20 – Trades Culture: Always Wanting More   10:35 – When We Move the Goalposts   14:10 – Identity vs. Productivity   18:05 – What “Enough” Really Looks Like   21:30 – Practical Steps Toward Contentment  

Video Version: 

https://youtu.be/mkz84afwZWY

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Find Our Hosts: 

Nick Schiffer 

Tyler Grace 

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media