Miserable by Design?
March 27, 2012
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While I certainly don't always agree with all of the articles that appear here at The Motley Fool, I appreciate the fact that this site welcomes a diverse set of opinions from its authors. I came across an interesting article here today that really didn't have much to do with investing, but I loved it nontheless:
Miserable by Design?
By the looks of the comments section, the piece certainly generated quite a bit of controvercy. I personally think that it is a fantastic article. While I don't necessarily agree with the exact "Happy Planet" formula that the author mentions, I completely agree that those of us with an interest in business often become way too focused on the quantity of money and other stuff that we have rather than the quality of our and our families' lives.
I have made a concerted effort to focus much more on the latter in my life over the past year and I would definitely say that my happiness has increased.
Some readers may be disappointed that this article isn't centered around some sort of actionable investment idea, but I think that it is important to bring awareness to this issue. Not only the issue that happiness is important and that material things do not always bring it but that it is literally impossible for global consumption to continue to grow at a rapid pace indefinitely, let alone at the pace of the bubble-fueled years that many of us because accustomed to.
Anyhow, I liked Brian's article. And I appload you for bringing attention to this issue. If you don't like it, feel free to skip over it rather than complaining about it. Of course you are free to do so, but is being negative really the most valuable use of your time? Encouraging positivity and happiness in others should be encouraged, not discouraged.
Deej
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