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<t>Here's what I'm most concerned by: <br/> "The present research suggests that stingy economic behavior can produce a feeling of shame, which in turn drives secretion of the stress hormone cortisol."<br/> Dunn, E. W., Ashton-James, C. E., Hanson, M. D., & Aknin, L. B. (2010). On the Costs of Se...

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There will be individual variability, but I don't think that's an excuse to discount all this literature.
We could look at it from all sorts of scientific angles. Here I'm most interested in personal well-being. I presumed that's why most of us are pursuing ERE.

<r>I used to be interested in ERE. But after a long hiatus from this blog and forum, I have grown skeptical of it's scientific validity. <br/> Here's a good summary on the research on money and happiness: <URL url="http://lesswrong.com/lw/bq0/be_happier/">http://lesswrong.com/lw/bq0/be_happier/</URL...

Paleo is hard to justify in terms of ERE. Conversely, it is easy to justify for health concerns.

In my opinion, anyways.

Yeah, I know you're right. I definitely should be eating grass-fed.
I'll have to watch Earthlings. Thanks for the rec.

Looks great.
Your food is high but (for the most part) totally worth it.
I'm eating paleo too (as described by paleonu.com), but I must admit I'm not buying grass-fed. I've cheaped out and am just going to supplement my omega-3. I may change my mind though..

<t>You're points are valid. I think just because time restraints Seth doesn't expound any alternatives. I'm sure if one digs a little deeper on his website you can such material. <br/> The same is true for Robinson. I have his book (The Spark, I think it's called) and he does delve into how to fix s...

<r>Just a short clip by Seth Godin that relates well to ERE:<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea5IgyVd3_U">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea5IgyVd3_U</URL><br/> Godin states that our education system is designed to churn out workers that can obediently take orders. Not only that, ...

Very nice city indeed.

OK, if you can just get past the hype and exaggerations I think there's *some* factually-based advice in it.
Definitely don't take any of it at face value.
Mind you, I haven't read it yet either. I perused through it though.

4-Hour Body is released. Here we go again!
Mind you, it seems more credible than 4HWW. Although the hype and narrcisism is still there.

I am and would possibly be interested

Ya, rePete, there definitely is. I'm getting involved, but often exams get in the way. Booo. That's why I'm not going into the honours program... I like my free time.

<r>True that Jacob. Initially I was a little skeptical of your anti-travel leanings, but that argument & anecdote does make sense. <br/> Plus, who wants to travel knowing they have an uncertain future? It'd be far more pleasant with a secure future.<br/> on a humorous note<br/> <br/> <URL url="h...

By the way, I'm not leading towards travelling.
I'm inclined towards becoming an electrician and taking over the company. This opportunity is just golden.
I may get the degree first though.

I see where you're coming from. It'd be more comfortable travelling if you are in a steady financial/education position.

But I must say travelling is getting harder to delay. Especially since some buddies of mine want to go.

<t>Option E: Travel<br/> Not the typical method of travelling! That is, hop on airplane, take a cab to the hotel, see this sight, watch this, rush over to another site, etc.<br/> <br/> Nope, that's too mundane. I need an adventure. I want to experience other cultures. For example: hitchhike rather t...

<t>Thanks for all the input. <br/> There is a consensus that college is good and worth pursing. OK. But how about in the reverse order? <br/> That is,<br/> apprentice-->electrician-->company owner-->(sell company?)-->FI (ERE)--> College (just for fun.)<br/> Just a thought that came to me.<br/> Of co...