The article discusses how workweeks can feel rapid, suggesting that our memories, rather than fleeting moments, shape our happiness at work. Barbara Fredrickson and Daniel Kahneman argue that to foster a fulfilling work life, we should focus on creating memorable experiences rather than merely seeking immediate satisfaction. An analogy of time passing illustrates that while boredom can make time seem long, new experiences create lasting memories. Additionally, the article highlights that ambition is driven by a desire for improvement and dissatisfaction, providing motivation for personal growth and achievement.
Days that seem long don't feel long when you look back on them, but days that fly by may seem long in memory.
You want to think about how to create memories of a happy work life rather than maximizing the happiness you're experiencing in the moment.
You are energized by dissatisfaction. Engaging in a goal to perform an action requires that there is something you would like to achieve.
Most of our lives are really experienced through our memories of events rather than the moment of those events themselves.
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