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by jonahx 2366 days ago
> Most people naturally start loving the life they live in, if it is generally positive.

The platitude is directed toward those living a life they feel is negative, but who slog through for whatever reason: fear of change, obligation to other people, etc.

Taken as feel-good, head-in-the-sand optimism, of course it's facile advice.

But imo there is genuine wisdom in it, and it's this: You are much more likely to do something well, and to continue to do it until you reach a high-level of expertise, if you don't have to force yourself to do it. People who naturally love working out are more likely to be fit. That's what the heuristic is.