Sixtyandme iconSixtyandmeJun 17, 2026

The Case for Having Something to Look Forward To

The older I get, the more convinced I am that happiness is not limited to the big moments that read like a highlight reel. I've come to understand that there is real, measurable value in anticipation – in the simple act of having something to look forward to, even if that something is hunting for a perfectly ripe cantaloupe at the farmers market.

The Case for Having Something to Look Forward To

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The older I get, the more convinced I am that happiness is not limited to the big moments that read like a highlight reel.

I've come to understand that there is real, measurable value in anticipation – in the simple act of having something to look forward to, even if that something is hunting for a perfectly ripe cantaloupe at...

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The older I get, the more convinced I am that happiness is not limited to the big moments that read like a highlight reel. I've come to understand that there is real, measurable value in anticipation – in the simple act of having something to look forward to, even if that something is hunting for a perfectly ripe cantaloupe at the farmers market.

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