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Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide
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Conventional Self-Help Happiness Recommendations (Anti-Examples)
“Set big goals and achieve them” — framing happiness as a reward for external success, milestones, or career achievements.
“Visualize your dream life” — implying fulfillment comes from manifesting better circumstances, rather than shifting how you relate to the present.
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