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The secret to satisfaction is not to increase our haves—that will never work (or at least, it will never last). That is the treadmill formula, not the satisfaction formula. The secret is to manage our wants. By managing what we want instead of what we have, we give ourselves a chance to lead more satisfied lives.
Arthur Brooks
theatlantic.com
Spend time reading your notes and reflecting on the experiences you’ve documented. Look for recurring themes, interesting details, and general feelings that come up repeatedly.
Self-Anthropology: Become Your Own Anthropologist With Personal Field Notes
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
For a start, a life task **will be something you can accomplish "only by effort and with difficulty,"** as Jung puts it – and specifically, I'd say, with that feeling of "good difficulty" that comes from pushing back against your conditioned preferences for comfort and security.
Find the Life Task
ckarchive.com
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