Objectively, life is great. Subjectively, we struggle. Gratitude might just help. In 25 years’ time you would kill to be the age you are now and as healthy as you are right now.
Thanks for a great post Ryan! Always a great reminder to be thankful for the life we have.
On a related note, Ali Abdaal on Modern Wisdom said that a 5 minute daily gratitude practice will increase your happiness levels the same amount as doubling your income. Which sounds kind of insane but I am sure there is something to it.
A second thing I thought of while reading this was Hans Rosling and his book Factfulness. If you have not read it I would recommend it highly! The book is about how the world has improved drastically over time, yet we all tend to underestimate the improvement. He has a good Ted talk too if you don’t feel like reading the book. Have a great day!
I love some good recommendations, much appreciated! A huge Modern Wisdom fan as well so that bodes well, I will definitely check that out. Always appreciate book recommendations too, thank you Oskar!
Thanks for a great post Ryan! Always a great reminder to be thankful for the life we have.
On a related note, Ali Abdaal on Modern Wisdom said that a 5 minute daily gratitude practice will increase your happiness levels the same amount as doubling your income. Which sounds kind of insane but I am sure there is something to it.
A second thing I thought of while reading this was Hans Rosling and his book Factfulness. If you have not read it I would recommend it highly! The book is about how the world has improved drastically over time, yet we all tend to underestimate the improvement. He has a good Ted talk too if you don’t feel like reading the book. Have a great day!
I love some good recommendations, much appreciated! A huge Modern Wisdom fan as well so that bodes well, I will definitely check that out. Always appreciate book recommendations too, thank you Oskar!