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The Key to Happiness: Gaining Control Over Your Time
Mastering Time: The Ultimate Wealth for True Happiness
arif hossain
February 05, 2025
Aspire compass
Hey there,
Welcome to Edition #5 of Aspire Compass!
This is Day #5 of our journey through The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, where we break down each lesson in detail.
★ Use Money to Gain Control Over Your Time
A Powerful Truth About Happiness
The author highlights a crucial insight:
Not having control over your time is such a powerful and universal drag on happiness.
He further explains:
Doing something you love on a schedule you can’t control can feel the same as doing something you hate.”
That’s such a profound thought! Even if you love what you do, if you have no control over your time, it can feel just as frustrating as doing something you dislike.
Why This Matters
Life is too short to be trapped in a cycle where you:
Can’t do what you truly want to do
Can’t do it when you want to do it
Can’t do it for as long as you want
Without control over your time, happiness remains out of reach. The true power of money lies in the freedom it can give you—not just to earn, but to live life on your own terms.
Let this lesson sink in. What are your thoughts? Hit reply and share!
See you in the next edition!
Best,
[Arif Hasan]