3215: [Part 1] Pursuing a Richer, Fuller Level of Happiness by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

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Episode 3215:
Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist.com shares a compelling story of Jason and his family, who found that adopting a child from foster care profoundly changed their understanding of happiness. Through their challenges and new perspectives, they discovered that deep, meaningful happiness comes not from material pursuits but from fulfilling a significant purpose.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer-happiness/
Quotes to ponder:
"You know what’s weird? Maybe the hardest part is everything I have been forced to confront about myself through all this: struggles I thought I had overcome in my life and lessons that I didn’t think I had left to learn."
"I am happier. But it’s hard to describe. I would say that I now have a deeper, richer view of happiness than I had before."
Episode references:
USA Today article on the American Dream: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/07/04/american-dream/11122015/
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3215:

Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist.com shares a compelling story of Jason and his family, who found that adopting a child from foster care profoundly changed their understanding of happiness. Through their challenges and new perspectives, they discovered that deep, meaningful happiness comes not from material pursuits but from fulfilling a significant purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer-happiness/

Quotes to ponder:

"You know what’s weird? Maybe the hardest part is everything I have been forced to confront about myself through all this: struggles I thought I had overcome in my life and lessons that I didn’t think I had left to learn."

"I am happier. But it’s hard to describe. I would say that I now have a deeper, richer view of happiness than I had before."

Episode references:

USA Today article on the American Dream: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/07/04/american-dream/11122015/

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