Four Happiness Triggers
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After selling his company, Ankur spent 2 years exploring what truly makes him happy. Here are the key components he discovered for personal happiness.
The Four Core Happiness Triggers
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Outdoor Time with Sunlight
- Emphasizes the importance of being outside
- Specifically mentions sunlight exposure as crucial
- Notes winter can be challenging due to reduced outdoor time
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Constant Movement
- Walks 20,000 steps daily
- Incorporates movement into daily routine:
- Walking meetings
- Phone calls while moving
- Playing sports daily
- Movement is fundamental to maintaining happiness
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Higher Purpose
- For him personally: meaningful work
- Can vary by individual:
- Some find it in religion
- Others in different pursuits
- Key is having something bigger than yourself
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Meaningful Relationships
- Emphasizes quality over quantity
- Focus on relationships that "count"
- Sees this as a fundamental component of happiness
Key Insight
- These four components can be used to simplify life
- When these elements are present, they create a foundation for consistent happiness
- The framework is straightforward but effective
- Different people might have different versions of these components, but the categories remain consistent
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Ankur Nagpal
Founded and sold Teachable, an online course platform. Backs Circle, a community-centric platform valued at $200 million.
Authored a comprehensive guide on personal finance for startup founders.
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