Happiness is a 2x2 Matrix
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Happiness is a 2x2 Matrix
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“Happiness is a 2×2 Matrix. Don't overlook the value of not having what you don't want” - David Epstein
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“How big is the addressable market? How many people have this problem? How many businesses suffer from this issue?
2.Then ask yourself the more important question: How painful is it? Pain can be measured by one or both of two factors: amplitude (really, really painful) or frequency (how often we suffer from it). Once you define your problem, go back to the matrix and see where it fits.”
True happiness occurs only when you find the problems you enjoy having and enjoy solving.
Mark Manson • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Mark Manson Collection Book 1)
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Happiness comes from solving problems. The keyword here is “solving.” If you’re avoiding your problems or feel like you don’t have any problems, then you’re going to make yourself miserable. If you feel like you have problems that you can’t solve, you will likewise make yourself miserable. The secret sauce is in the solving of the problems, not in
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