The good life versus the rich life

“The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It” is a book about living the good life. Or what the book calls an interesting life. Beyond happiness and meaning. It immediately reminded me of “The Not So Secret Rules to the Game of Life”

The good life versus a rich life

It’s downright unreasonable to expect that our current passions and values provide the foundation for our best possible lives. The good life versus a rich life. Psychological richness as the focus.Thinking about the kinds of experiences that challenge you, that force you to feel different emotions, that leave a dent in your mind. There’s no sense in, nor reason for, settling into a mediocre life. All it takes is to start paying attention to what lights you up.

Are you leading your best possible life?

Happy lives are full of pleasant experiences, the stuff that feels good. In contrast, meaningful lives are full of fulfilling experiences. Happiness and meaning, experiencing pleasure and fulfilment, are important aspects of the Good Life. However, a RICH LIFE describes a life full of engaging experiences, which may not be pleasant and may not deliver fulfilment but are nonetheless among the most exciting, rewarding, and impactful experiences many of us have. They are the interesting ones.