Newsflash: Experiences Make Us Happier Than Possessions

Newsflash: Experiences Make Us Happier Than Possessions Rodger October 5

This is an older article from CNN earlier this year, citing a study that experiences make us happier than possessions.

Sure, this can be blown off as another example of a study telling us something we intuitively know. But isn’t that often what a study is designed to do? I love the validation of something we strongly believe to be true.

It’s again a wonderful reminder why renting, instead of owning, can lead to higher satisfaction - and happiness at a high level. Netflix popularized a cost-effective way to enjoy film and cinema - who needs all those DVDs? It’s not the high-end dress, jewelry, and venue that makes us happy - it’s the memories of a wonderful night that can be cherished forever.

So go experience something today. With money tighter than ever, use your cash to enjoy with your loved ones, friends and family.

(Also from CNN, published on Friday, iLetYou is mentioned from the RealSimple piece as a place to locate all different types of products for rent. It’s also a nice little guide outlining the main categories of rental, picking out some rental stores, and showing example pricing for certain products for rent. Check it out.)

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