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One notable person's answers to your question: https://sive.rs/faq

I found them useful, myself.

Derek's "Don't Be A Donkey" post is also applicable here: https://sive.rs/donkey

Have you considered that the question may be a trap and/or pointless to begin with?

I have considered it, and that may be the answer. However, studies do show that "have a purpose" is correlated with happiness.

Cause vs correlation perhaps.

People with a purpose have less decisions to make on their own - their purpose directs them - and therefore they have less stress, and more happiness.

It's why many people are drawn to religion - it removes some responsibility and decision, and focuses life.

Exactly.

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