3063: Five Better Ways to Measure Your Life by Lisa Avellan with Becoming Minimalist on Minimalism & Gratitude

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3063: Lisa Avellan, contributing to BecomingMinimalist.com, challenges the conventional ways of measuring life's success, often influenced by relentless advertising. She suggests five alternative metrics: gratitude, generosity, contentment, availability, and purpose. These measures encourage a simpler, more intentional life, free from the influence of consumer culture. Embracing these values leads to a life defined by personal satisfaction and meaningful contributions, rather than material possessions and societal expectations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/better-ways-to-measure-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Contentment is not the satisfaction of want; it’s the pursuit of having enough." "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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