Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Do you remember how ecstatic you felt on your first day in college? Do you still feel that way? If your answer is NO, then this video is for you. Let's navigate the universal phenomenon explaining why humans feel perpetually dissatisfied: Hedonic Adaptation.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - The Three Horrible Effects of Hedonic Adaptation
07:53 - Three Causes of Hedonic Adaptation
11:46 - How Can We Overcome Hedonic Adaptation?
20:12 - Conclusion: Stepping Off The Hedonic Treadmill
3:40 Why Your Addicted to Video Games And How To Leverage It Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=1wqoJJvh_QE&list=PLDSpam7EKMlW40Mw0k5t2v5fsCyxFwFpQ
7:52 3 Lessons From Stumbling Upon Happiness Which Have Made Me A Happier College Student: youtube.com/watch?v=zaROreelLBA
16:55 I Read Dopamine Nation: What Did I Learn? youtube.com/watch?v=Te2zUTN6Aj0
19:30 Aidan's Infinite Play 32 How To Create Memories That Last A Lifetime In College: The Power Of Moments And The Art of Making Memories Book Summaries aidanhelfant.com/aidans-infinite-play-32-how-to-create-memories-that-last-a-lifetime-in-college-the-power-of-moments-and-the-art-of-making-memories-book-summaries
Do you remember how ecstatic you felt on your first day in college? Do you still feel that way? If your answer is NO, then this video is for you. Let's navigate the universal phenomenon explaining why humans feel perpetually dissatisfied: Hedonic Adaptation.
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
🗺️3 Days To Supercharging Your School Learning With MOCs In Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystosuperchargingyourschoollearningwithmocsinobsidian
✍️From Idea To Paper In Minutes: How To Write Anything In Record Time With Obsidian Notes: course.aidanhelfant.com/fromideatopaperinminuteshowtowriteanythinginrecordtimewithobsidiannotes
MY ONLINE COURSES:
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - The Three Horrible Effects of Hedonic Adaptation
07:53 - Three Causes of Hedonic Adaptation
11:46 - How Can We Overcome Hedonic Adaptation?
20:12 - Conclusion: Stepping Off The Hedonic Treadmill
3:40 Why Your Addicted to Video Games And How To Leverage It Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=1wqoJJvh_QE&list=PLDSpam7EKMlW40Mw0k5t2v5fsCyxFwFpQ
7:52 3 Lessons From Stumbling Upon Happiness Which Have Made Me A Happier College Student: youtube.com/watch?v=zaROreelLBA
16:55 I Read Dopamine Nation: What Did I Learn? youtube.com/watch?v=Te2zUTN6Aj0
19:30 Aidan's Infinite Play 32 How To Create Memories That Last A Lifetime In College: The Power Of Moments And The Art of Making Memories Book Summaries aidanhelfant.com/aidans-infinite-play-32-how-to-create-memories-that-last-a-lifetime-in-college-the-power-of-moments-and-the-art-of-making-memories-book-summaries
