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Why Your Life After 30 is a Game of Beating One Emotion

The Surprising Truth about Envy and Why Conquering It Could Be Your Key to lasting happiness

Harsha Vardhan
ILLUMINATION
4 min readNov 25, 2024

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Ever wondered why some people seem perpetually content while others chase happiness like a mirage? After years of observing human behavior and success patterns, I’ve stumbled upon a fascinating insight: your life satisfaction after 30 largely depends on your ability to master one specific emotion — envy.

But here’s the catch — it’s not about eliminating envy (that’s impossible). It’s about winning against it every single time it surfaces. Let me explain why this matters more than you might think.

The 30s Threshold: Why Timing Matters

You might wonder why I specifically mention the 30s. There’s nothing magical about this decade, but it represents a crucial milestone in most people’s lives. By this time, many have:

  • Established some level of financial stability
  • Gained enough life experience to appreciate deeper truths
  • Developed a sense of who they are (or at least who they want to be)
  • Reached a point where personal growth becomes more intentional than reactive

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Harsha Vardhan
Harsha Vardhan

Written by Harsha Vardhan

Engineer, Photographer, Tech Blogger. Builds products and writes for developers. I love to code and love to help others code :)

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