5 Pillars of Happiness

A simple but effective framework for maintaining happiness and well-being through regular life activities at different frequencies.

The 5 Pillars

1. Daily Activities

• See family every day
• Focus on core relationships and home life

2. Weekly Activities

• Meet friends and loved ones multiple times per week
• Spend time in nature at least once per week

3. Monthly Activities

• Seek new and novel experiences
• Keep life fresh and interesting through regular novelty

4. Quarterly Activities

• Engage in "primal" or "caveman" activities
• Examples:
  • Hunting
  • Sports
  • Physical competitions
  • Manual labor
  • Activities that make you feel "tough and gritty"

Implementation Notes

• Can be tracked using a simple ranking system
• Activities can be adapted based on personal preferences
• Modern equivalents work fine (e.g. weightlifting instead of manual labor)
• The system helps satisfy both modern and primitive brain needs
• Even "simulated" versions of activities (like paying for a trainer) provide benefits

Real Examples Mentioned

• Powerlifting with a trainer
• Boxing
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Basketball
• Manual labor/assembly projects
• Building things by hand

The framework emphasizes regular connection with others while balancing civilized activities with primal needs at different frequencies.