An 80 year study done at Harvard showed that close relationships, more than any measure of success, kept people happy throughout their lives. This extends even to physical well being. The study found that satisfaction in one’s relationships slowed cognitive decay and was a better indicator of one’s future health than their cholesterol levels. Yet, we find that the overwhelming majority of young people today focus their attention on success more than anything else. As a result, relationships have suffered. Today in places like the bay area, or anywhere else you have many smart young people—this is painfully obvious. Society encourages success and hard work. So, we focus on the hustle instead of our friends, if they even exist.
Priorities: Work or People
Priorities: Work or People
Priorities: Work or People
An 80 year study done at Harvard showed that close relationships, more than any measure of success, kept people happy throughout their lives. This extends even to physical well being. The study found that satisfaction in one’s relationships slowed cognitive decay and was a better indicator of one’s future health than their cholesterol levels. Yet, we find that the overwhelming majority of young people today focus their attention on success more than anything else. As a result, relationships have suffered. Today in places like the bay area, or anywhere else you have many smart young people—this is painfully obvious. Society encourages success and hard work. So, we focus on the hustle instead of our friends, if they even exist.