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2. Earlier achievements != More enjoyment time

If you achieve a milestone earlier, will you be able to enjoy it for a longer time?

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or that you’ll “lag behind” if you do X…

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Developer of solutions, people, and self / Living in 7 countries in 4 years of CS undergrad at Minerva University / Intentional living newsletter 👇🏼

I’ve taken the “longer route” twice in the past 7 years. Here’s why I no longer feel “left behind”.

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3. Experiences last longer than material possessions

1. Growth correlates poorly with time (and effort)

2. Earlier achievements != More enjoyment time

So: If Someone’s Telling You That You Shouldn’t Do It…

3 reasons why you don't need to feel "left behind" in life

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