These 4 Visuals Teach Powerful Lessons That Can Change Your Life

Some of the most incredible life-changing lessons are often better captured in pictures.

Visuals are used to convey powerful messages that are sometimes too hard to articulate in words.

I curated some of the best visuals from X (formerly Twitter) that have helped me make sense of complex human conditions:

Lasting Happiness is Fueled By Purpose

Psychologist Martin Seligman talks about the “pleasant,” the “good,” and the “meaningful” life.

These are the different dimensions of human experiences defined by what people think can bring them happiness and fulfillment.

People who live the “pleasant life” tend to define happiness in terms of maximizing pleasures.

They equate happiness with the acquisition of material possessions and consumption. And spend money buying stuff that provides immediate gratification, such as luxury goods, entertainment, or dining out at fancy restaurants.

This type of “bought happiness,” which is happiness built on pleasures, doesn’t last. It’s often short-lived.

You may feel high for a few days, weeks, or months after a new purchase. But then the initial euphoria dies down, and you’re…