Chapter
The Paradox of the Beach House Owner
06:14 - 09:03 (02:49)
The person who's able to afford a beach house is the least able to enjoy it, as they often have a powerful dopamine system that helped them accumulate resources but also prevents them from finding pleasure in what they have.
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Sometimes the things that we desire the most bring us more joy than the things we already have.
06:14 - 06:53 (00:39)
Joy
Summary
Sometimes the things that we desire the most bring us more joy than the things we already have.
ChapterThe Paradox of the Beach House Owner
EpisodeHow Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The people who are most able to afford luxurious items like beach houses are often the ones who struggle the most to enjoy them due to their powerful dopamine systems and inability to turn off their drive for more resources.
06:53 - 09:03 (02:10)
Wealth
Summary
The people who are most able to afford luxurious items like beach houses are often the ones who struggle the most to enjoy them due to their powerful dopamine systems and inability to turn off their drive for more resources.