Why you overestimate the joy of achieving your dreams | Reto Odermatt | TEDxBasel

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Happiness is more temporary than we think it will be–even when we achieve our dreams. We overestimate the happiness of achieving our dreams because happiness has an expiration date. Sharing original research, Odermatt compares predicted happiness from major life events like marriage and homeownership to actual happiness over time