Every time I buy something new — a jacket, a pair of knives, a brand of cereal I haven’t yet tried — and bring it up in a conversation, I get asked 99% of the time: how much does it cost? I understand it’s a
I once thought that happiness came from achieving a big milestone of success, like graduating from a good college, getting a fat paycheck every month, finding the love of your life, buying a new home and raising talented kids. It’s what everyone — including my parents, teachers and friends — has nudged me to pursue as my ‘destiny’.