While probably echoed in other comments, I want to second the sentiment in this comment. Personally, I don’t believe there is a “happiness optimization” algorithm. Instead, what I believe, and mentor, is a “regret minimization” algorithm.
Think through the choices in front of you, which of them do you think you would regret more when you are on your death bed.
I will note, there is a risk to this approach I didn’t fully appreciate while younger: you don’t always know what in the future you will regret.
However, at least in my life, I have very few genuine regrets by following this advice.
Think through the choices in front of you, which of them do you think you would regret more when you are on your death bed.
I will note, there is a risk to this approach I didn’t fully appreciate while younger: you don’t always know what in the future you will regret.
However, at least in my life, I have very few genuine regrets by following this advice.