Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Everyone's heard the cliché: “Money can’t buy happiness.” But what if that's only half the truth? In this clip, we dig into the messy, surprising science behind how money *actually* affects happiness — and it’s not as simple as you think. From groundbreaking 2023 research by Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman to the discovery of distinct "happiness cohorts," we unpack why some people get infinitely happier with more cash… and others don’t. Turns out, your baseline mindset matters more than your bank balance. Whether you're grinding for your first six figures or already coasting in the seven-figure club, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and might just reframe your relationship with wealth. Because no, money won’t fix your life — but it *can* buy away a hell of a lot of misery.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/Wk5jLJcrrM0
Everyone's heard the cliché: “Money can’t buy happiness.” But what if that's only half the truth? In this clip, we dig into the messy, surprising science behind how money *actually* affects happiness — and it’s not as simple as you think. From groundbreaking 2023 research by Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman to the discovery of distinct "happiness cohorts," we unpack why some people get infinitely happier with more cash… and others don’t. Turns out, your baseline mindset matters more than your bank balance. Whether you're grinding for your first six figures or already coasting in the seven-figure club, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and might just reframe your relationship with wealth. Because no, money won’t fix your life — but it *can* buy away a hell of a lot of misery.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/Wk5jLJcrrM0





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00:00 What is the buried life?
06:57 Finding your gift and giving it away
11:07 The impact of The Buried Life TV show
18:06 Your goals dont have to be big to be meaningful
21:17 Your authentic self changes over time
26:15 Buried lives and the modern world
34:50 How to uncover your buried life
50:22 Leveraging emotions in your favor
59:41 Bens Bucket List Journal
Theme music: “Icarus Lives” by @Periphery, used with permission from Periphery. How to Stop Living for Other People (ft. Ben Nemtin)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mrtzACqLRss/mqdefault.jpg)





