Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2685:\nChris Reining explores the nuanced relationship between money and happiness in "3 Ways to Hack Your Financial Happiness," offering insights from personal experience and research. By critiquing the common pursuit of wealth as a source of happiness and suggesting practical strategies for fostering genuine contentment, Reining illuminates the path to financial well-being that transcends mere accumulation.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/3-ways-to-hack-your-financial-happiness/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Many of us equate money to happiness. And it's true, sort of. Research has shown that happiness rises with income, but only up to $75,000."\n"Buying stuff is the equivalent of getting drunk, it only temporarily soothes our unhappiness."\n"Finding happiness comes from within, it's not something that can be purchased from Amazon."\nEpisode references:\nCarl Jensen's speech, "FI-landia is a lie,": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av4nIb5_AAE&ab_channel=EconoMeConference\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices