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That happy feeling only lasts about six weeks.

Happiness is unsustainable. However, contentment is an attainable goal.

I bought a bigger nicer TV (the biggest I ever bought) about 4 years ago and it still brings me joy to this day every time I use it

So no, not only 6 weeks

My 14" portable CRT I had when I was a teenager gave me joy every time I used it. My first car cost me less than 2k and gave me joy for 5 years.

You are now unable to get joy from a TV smaller than the largest one you've ever bought. Many people are unable to get joy from a car costing under 10k, let alone 2k.

The things you own end up owning you.

You are putting words in their mouth there.

You seem very sure about what does and doesn't make other people happy!

> I bought a bigger nicer TV (the biggest I ever bought) about 4 years ago and it still brings me joy to this day every time I use it

n=1. For the general population:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill

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