You Were Lied To: Why Buying Things Never Makes You Happy

You were lied to about happiness. Buying more things won’t fix what you feel inside — it only keeps you distracted. This video exposes the consumerism lie, the psychology behind endless upgrading, and why meaning can’t be bought. If shopping, success, or status never made you feel fulfilled, this is why.
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00:00 The Upgrade Illusion
01:55 Retail Therapy Is Emotional Avoidance
03:31 Stuff as a Personality Substitute
05:04 The Scarcity Panic
06:33 The Status Trap
08:03 The Promise of Future Happiness
09:20 The Final Lie — Consumption as Meaning
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You’ve been taught a lot of “good advice” that quietly ruins your life.
In each episode of this channel, we break down one harsh psychological truth or broken thinking habit – the everyday lies you still believe about happiness, success, relationships, motivation, and who you think you are. No fluffy self-help, no fake positivity. Just uncomfortable clarity, explained in simple, sarcastic, smart-but-casual language.

If you’ve ever scrolled at 2 A.M. wondering “why am I like this?”, you’re in the right place.

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