Much of life is a tug-of-war between various aspects of existence-we’re caught in the struggle between what we desire and life’s obstacles. What is the “hedonic treadmill”? Why are so many of us stuck in this emotional cycle? How can you get out of it? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to 'Happy' by Derren Brown.
