According to Socrates, the Greek philosopher, the secret to happiness is not found in seeking more but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. Unfortunately, this is completely incompatible with entrepreneurship where completed goals are immediately replaced with new targets. According to a psychobabble theory that I found while doomscrolling one night, achieving one’s goals leads to chaos and dissatisfaction while striving towards our goals is the root of fulfilment and happiness. This might explain the self-critique that a friend of mine recently gave of his career when he said: “I’m clearly not very good at this or else I…

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