Why You Should Strive for a Meaningful Life, Not a Happy One

**Get access to Membership videos and courses!** In this video we argue that the pursuit of happiness is a futile endeavor, and that we should aim to live a meaningful life instead. We also explore how to cultivate meaning. Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6

10 min - Spirituality & Wellness - Academy of Ideas

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