I tried to review the things in my life that this article might identify as a misplaced goal. Almost all of them are tied to experiences. Maintaining, harvesting, and admiring my garden is a soure of pleasure in my life. I can say the same thing about my bike, my computer, my phone, my guitar, etc.

The example of sacrificing a short commute for a bigger house in the suburbs isn't so clear if people that you care about also live in the suburbs, or the house allows you experiences that you couldn't otherwise have - building things in a workshop, raising a large family, etc.