Lower the bar for what external stimulus is required for happiness by finding contentment in simple activities (washing dishes, walking the dog), rather than pursuing increasingly elaborate experiences.

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Chris Williamson

Evidence Quote

the goal of a lot of mindfulness and the goal of a lot of what we're doing with our life should be to lower the bar to which we need the world's external stimulus to be in order for us to feel happy

Source

Your Mind Has Been Lying to You - Sam Harris (4K)Chris Williamson
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:30:10 PM

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