hedonic treadmill
8 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxApr 11, 2026The Paradox of Ambition: Navigating High Achievement, Burnout, and the Transformative Power of Grief
Self-DevelopmentDilemma of the high achieverHedonic adaptationThe moving carrotLiving in the gap vs. living in the gain
psychacksMar 13, 2026Optimization Fatigue: The Paradox of Striving for Perfection and Its Detrimental Effects on Growth and Well-being
PsychologyOptimization fatigueEudaimonic treadmillHedonic treadmillMachine learning optimal hit rate (85%)- ChrisWillxJan 8, 2026
The Biology of Happiness & Unhappiness: Managing Emotions and Worldly Idols
PsychologyPsychology as biologyLimbic systemDorsal anterior cingulate cortexNegative emotions as productive 
HealthyGamerGGJan 17, 2025Conquering Desire: Shifting from Wanting to Having for Lasting Contentment
Self-DevelopmentDesireContentmentWanting modeHaving mode
lexfridmanFeb 20, 2023Tim Urban on Societal Trust, Historical Perspective, and Individual Impact on Humanity
PsychologyRadical political movementLiberal democracyPublic trustIdeological parasitism- HealthyGamerGGDec 5, 2022
The Interplay of Money, Security, Stress, and Savoring in Achieving Happiness
PsychologyHappiness thresholdCortisolAdrenalineReticular activating formation - HealthyGamerGGJul 11, 2022
The Illusion of Achievement: Why External Success Doesn't Guarantee Happiness
Self-DevelopmentAchievement paradoxHedonic treadmillExpectation managementPresent moment awareness - HealthyGamerGGApr 4, 2020
Navigating Creative Drive, Contentment, and the Subtle Barriers to Manifestation with Andy Milonakis
Self-DevelopmentInternal confidenceHedonic treadmillEgo vs. confidenceNarcissism
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