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The Power of Perception: How Our Beliefs Shape Our Happiness and Wealth
55:24 - 1:02:01 (06:37)
Our beliefs and perceptions shape our level of happiness and how we interpret financial success. A study found that those with over ten million dollars are happier than those with one to ten million dollars.
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Research shows that our memories of painful experiences are influenced not by the entirety of the experience, but rather how it ends.
55:24 - 57:12 (01:48)
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Research shows that our memories of painful experiences are influenced not by the entirety of the experience, but rather how it ends. This is because we are not rational creatures when it comes to memory and experiences.
ChapterThe Power of Perception: How Our Beliefs Shape Our Happiness and Wealth
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The perception of something affects how it is experienced, as we are at the mercy of the story we tell ourselves about it.
57:13 - 59:26 (02:13)
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The perception of something affects how it is experienced, as we are at the mercy of the story we tell ourselves about it. This framing response can be a challenge to overcome, as it can take us away from our goals and lead to inconsistency in our perceptions.
ChapterThe Power of Perception: How Our Beliefs Shape Our Happiness and Wealth
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study found that people with over ten million dollars are happier than those with between one and ten million dollars.
59:27 - 1:02:01 (02:34)
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A study found that people with over ten million dollars are happier than those with between one and ten million dollars. Additionally, other studies suggest that millionaires are happier than people with half a million dollars.