James Clear on X: "If your past achievements didn't make you meaningfully happier, don't expect your future achievements to make you happier. Remember that thing you so badly wanted? If getting it didn't meaningfully change your long-term happiness, then you shouldn't expect the thing you want" / X

To view keyboard shortcuts, press question mark View keyboard shortcuts Home Explore Notifications Chat Grok Lists Bookmarks Communities Premium Profile More Post justin @thatsnotoptimal Post See new posts Conversation James Clear @JamesClear If your past achievements didn't make you meaningfully happier, don't expect your future achievements to make you happier. Remember that thing you so badly wanted? If getting it didn't meaningfully change your long-term happiness, then you shouldn't expect the thing you want right now to change your long-term happiness either. You are roughly as happy as you decide to be today. And some day, years from now, after you accomplish the thing you've been striving for, you'll have to decide to be happy on that day too. 2:49 PM · Nov 20, 2025 · 5,274 Views 1 21 109 29 Who can reply? Accounts @JamesClear mentioned can reply James Clear @JamesClear · 14m This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter. Each one features⁠ 3 short ideas

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