Hello Fellow Hedonists,
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, based on interviews of more than 100,000 people so far, shows that 47 percent of Americans are struggling and 4 percent are suffering.
People were asked to imagine where they would put themselves on a ladder with 10 steps. Those who said they were on step seven or above are listed as "thriving", those who were at four or below are "suffering" and those between seven and four are the "struggling." Apparently, those who are "thriving" tend to have higher incomes, more education and less illness, whereas those who are "suffering" tend to have trouble meeting their basic needs (such as food, shelter and medical care).
Excelsior!
C.L.Sosis
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