행복을 팝니다 How to Buy Happiness
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t's true that you can't literally buy happiness. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." And he would know, because he was depressed and miserable most of the time. But money can at least provide an escape from drudgery and give you increased access to excitement and entertainment.
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Move slowly. Don't throw yourself, and your money, into the first harebrained scheme that comes along.
Spend time savoring the joys of contemplation.
Don't let laziness rule your buying decisions. Sitting in a beach chair while servants fawn over you may
be fun for a short time, but it's not likely to provide long-term satisfaction. Look for goals and projects that
combine fun and challenge.
Be wary of ventures where money and status are ends in themselves. A huge yacht is an obvious sign
of wealth. But if it's not fun for you, it's no more capable of enhancing your well-being than a '72 Pinto.
Surprise people. Look for activities that will stun your friends and family. If all you've ever done is sit on
the couch, do something bold like get in shape, hire a guide and climb Mount Rainier.
Indulge in a little eccentricity. The more money you have, the nuttier you're allowed to be. Wear your
pajamas around town. Call the best restaurants in town and pay whatever it costs to get that duck
a l'orange delivered to your door.
Look for new activities with heavy technical demands, such as photography, music dubbing, video
editing, car racing or anything else that requires many hours of study and pricey equipment. You'll
spend many satisfying hours shopping for supplies, learning arcane details, and talking with experts.
Soon you'll feel like a member of an elite club.
Look for ways to include your friends and family in your new activities. You'll be happier if you can
share your experiences with people close to you.
Avoid being pompous or superior when discussing your new acquisition or endeavor. Nothing will turn
away listeners, or set you up for ridicule, more than acting as though you know everything. If you just
took up sailing, for example, take joy in all the learning you can look forward to. Listen and apply yourself,
and soon you'll be an expert.
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