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JD The Jazz Doctor


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A study suggests extreme happiness may be bad for you. Findings: 1) "The highest levels of income, education and political participation were reported not by the most satisfied individuals, but by moderately satisfied individuals." 2) Extremely happy people "earned significantly less money" and earned lower school grades than moderately happy people. 3) They "may not live as long," either. Theories: 1) Happiness makes you complacent and kills your drive. 2) It makes you slow to adapt. 3) It makes you too optimistic and insufficiently vigilant about your health. 4) It may overstimulate your cardiovascular system. Researchers' conclusions: 1) "Happiness may need to be moderated for success." 2) "Extremely high levels of happiness might not be a desirable goal." Human Nature's conclusions: 1) Success may need to be moderated for happiness. 2) Extremely high levels of success might not be a desirable goal.



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Jeremy Riggs


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I believe this to a degree.

I think extremely successful people often never have a "rest" mode and they need that.

It's like the multi-billionaire who just has to make another billion. Why not retire and enjoy your life? Probably because the only mode they have is full speed ahead.

However, there are a LOT of extremely successful people who live to be very, very old. Probably because they can afford the absolute best in health care.

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I've often felt a bit more Malt Liquor, a few less brain cells, and a bit less work might be the key to my happiness..smile

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