In Defence of Purpose: Why Be Happy When You Can Just Be Miserable?

First things first, I apologise for the incendiary title: it’s deliberate (perhaps unsurprisingly).

First things first, I apologise for the incendiary title: it’s deliberate (perhaps unsurprisingly).

Sure, I’m more interested in discussion than clickbait — but it’s a good place to start.

The importance of purpose is widely documented.

The importance of happiness? Less so — and for good reason.

What purpose and happiness have in common: both are subjective…