just wait and see

There is this TED talk about synthesized happiness, it talks about how you can be equally happy without something as you would be with something and I like it a lot. The simple idea is that materially receiving something (Or losing something) only gives you a temporary boost in happiness. Who knows this best?

“Buddhist monks, they live off nothing and are always happy.”

Minimalism is the idea that you should disregard consumerism, learn how to differentiate between actual needs and stuff you just really want. In fight club his apartment explodes, he is left only with his one suitcase with 6 shirts. This is what its like to become a minimalist (But due to synthesized happiness it becomes a good thing).

I acknowledge that I have too much crap, and the worst thing about consumeristic behaviours is that it is expensive.

“The best things are free”

but there are some areas which are good not to skimp out in. Food and experiences.

Buying good food makes you healthier, makes you feel better etc. Experiences broaden your horizons, give you stories, develop you etc.

So eat better food, spend less money on consumeristic crap, work less because you don’t need as much money, then use the extra time you have and experience the world. This is my strategy to maximize happiness.