The Most Important Optimization: Happiness
summary
Claims that happiness admits a measurable optimization: apply red green refactor to life by defining concrete metrics, running quick experiments, and refactoring. Proposes three axes — capacity activities relationships — with location drastically affecting commute time, cost of living and employer value; cites US Census commute numbers. Recommends prioritizing exercise nutrition sleep for cascading gains, practicing explicit written communication for remote work (open source as training), and treating job security as self-made rather than guaranteed.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Intro
- 2:07Ernies Story
- 5:51Process Design
- 7:27Happiness
- 14:28Exercise Nutrition Sleep
- 24:54Be Excellent
- 26:24You Are Your Product
- 27:54Job Security
- 29:19Feel Stupid
- 29:54Stretch Yourself
- 30:34Hedonic Treadmill
- 31:39Conclusion
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