Summary: There are many things in life that are boring, time consuming, and just plain not fun. In this episode I'm going to discuss some activities I've cultivated in my own life that have turned something boring, into something challenging and fun. Why it can be rewarding to make something challenging. How challenging tasks increase your sense of victory, and your overall happiness. People may dislike or be angry with you for doing this! What are some boring/mundane things that I have turned into challenging tasks that increase happiness? Discussion of quote from the Art of Living QUOTES "Other people's views and troubles can be contagious. Don't sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others." - The Art of Living, Page 23 "Happiness is not mostly pleasure; it is mostly victory." -Harry Emerson Fosdick "Don't surrender your mind. If someone were to casually give your body away to any old passerby, you would naturally be furious. Why then do you feel no shame in giving your precious mind over to any person who might wish to influence you? Think twice before you give up your own mind to someone who may revile you, leaving you confused and upset." - The Art of Living, Page 37 RESOURCES Things I reference: The Emperor’s Handbook by Marcus Aurelius The Art of Living by Epictetus Intro music by Slayerment
