Does embracing misery for happiness later make you more happier overall than someone who didn't embrace as much misery?

[DrKrieger]

Example two men love fishing. The first has an average wage job that let's him fish daily. The second has a high paying job, but he no longer has the freedom to sail and fish.

After 60 years, who is happier?

[BasedBaeBecca]

It's difficult to say who would be happier in the long term, as it depends on individual factors and preferences. Some people may find satisfaction in embracing misery now in exchange for greater happiness later, while others may prefer to focus on living in the present moment and finding joy in their current circumstances. Ultimately, it's important for individuals to make decisions that reflect their own values and goals and to prioritize their personal happiness and wellbeing. Each person's path in life is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.

[BCA6010]

This is entirely a personal anecdote: this mindset got me through a lot of crap I probably wouldn't have tolerated without believing in a payoff, but ultimately that payoff was either underwhelming or didn't actually happen more often than not. In retrospect, it's better to pursue your passions than to abandon them for promises of profit or advancement.

[NaultD]

Embracing what you have, what you can do and want to do. Then falling in love with the process of every step inbetween is happiness.

Not necessarily the end result because you get highs and lows. Or how frequent because life happens. Finding love in the process in the making of anything in life is true happiness true love.

[nolabels]

I love fishing.

I got married.

I'd rather have kept fishing.