Can buying more and more stuff really make you happier, or is it quietly making life worse? Our modern world pushes the idea that the road to happiness is paved with shopping receipts. Bigger houses, newer phones, more clothes – we’re told these are tickets to a better life. But what if that’s a lie? … Continue reading Why More Stuff Won’t Make You Happy — And What Will
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Can Money Buy Happiness? Exploring Wealth and Well-Being at Individual and Societal Levels
For decades, we’ve been debating whether money can buy happiness. It’s a question that resonates deeply, especially as we navigate an increasingly complex world where wealth disparity and economic pressures are ever-present. While individuals strive for financial security, nations grapple with economic growth as a measure of success. But does more money truly lead to … Continue reading Can Money Buy Happiness? Exploring Wealth and Well-Being at Individual and Societal Levels
Whole-Person Wellbeing: The Key to Happiness is Social Fitness
What does it take to lead a happy and fulfilled life? For decades, this question has intrigued researchers, philosophers, and everyday people alike. A landmark study, launched by Harvard University in 1938 and spanning 85 years, has provided a striking answer: happiness is deeply rooted in the quality of our social relationships. While money, career … Continue reading Whole-Person Wellbeing: The Key to Happiness is Social Fitness
Arthur C. Brooks: A Beacon for Finding Purpose and Fulfilment
At the Academy of Life Planning, we celebrate thought leaders whose ideas align with our mission of helping individuals and practitioners create balanced, purpose-driven lives. Arthur C. Brooks is one such inspiring figure, whose transformative work resonates deeply with our ethos and the principles of the GAME Plan framework. With a unique blend of academic … Continue reading Arthur C. Brooks: A Beacon for Finding Purpose and Fulfilment
Exploring the Threshold Hypothesis: Can More Money Really Buy Happiness?
For years, we’ve been told that money can’t buy happiness. But if that’s the case, why do so many of us strive to earn more, save more, and invest more? What if there’s a point where income does contribute to happiness, but only up to a certain level? This question has been explored in depth … Continue reading Exploring the Threshold Hypothesis: Can More Money Really Buy Happiness?
The GAME Plan: Perhaps We Should Have Called It the Life Financial Business Plan!
I want to explore what makes each of us unique in our talents, how we can combine these talents with our passions and market opportunities to craft an exceptional life. Allow me to illustrate this with an example from one of my secret guilty pleasures. Firstly, we all possess skills that we excel in. Although … Continue reading The GAME Plan: Perhaps We Should Have Called It the Life Financial Business Plan!
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