The highest form of pleasure is a clear, peaceful mind free from unnecessary physical and mental pain.

“when you say they're technically hedonistic what that means is that to them the highest pleasure is a clear mind from free from any of the pain their goal is to achieve pleasure but also eliminate pain”

Happiness is determined by the stories we tell ourselves about events rather than the events themselves.

“I would dare say that there has never been a moment in your life where any event had the power to make you unhappy until you turned it into a thought”

Happiness is a skill that one must consciously work at, rather than something that happens passively.

“I'm starting to really wonder is it really more of a skill to learn how to be happy with an in your life”

Focusing on the internal journey rather than external milestones is the key to lasting happiness and purpose.

“but the internal journey of waking up every day and doing what I love is far more fascinating.”