Aristotle, bless his ancient soul, had this quaint little concept of eudaimonia, which translates into English as "human flourishing"—not that anyone in the modern age really cares. Nowadays, people are content with their dopamine hits from screens, and yet here we are, daring to discuss something as ambitious as human flourishing. If you find that even remotely interesting, then buckle up, because this is going to be a whirlwind of wisdom, or at least, the wisdom of a guy who thought “self-improvement” didn’t include investing in Bitcoin. Aristotle’s view of eudaimonia wasn't about feeling happy in the short term; he had no interest in today’s relentless pursuit of "good vibes only." His idea of happiness is virtue, but not the kind that earns you instant likes on Instagram. It’s a gritty, prolonged cultivation of virtues like courage, wisdom, and temperance—qualities that make you someone others might actually admire if admiration weren’t such a rare commodity