The Hedonic Treadmill: Why More Money, Followers & Success Never Feel Enough with Cary Jack

Most high achievers know the feeling. You hit the goal, get the thing, and then almost immediately your brain moves the target again. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, Cary Jack breaks down what he calls the More Disease, the hedonic treadmill that keeps driven people stuck in a cycle of wanting more money, more followers, more stuff, without ever actually feeling fulfilled. Cary pulls from real research including studies from Harvard, Princeton, and Penn to explain why chasing more keeps leaving you empty, and what to focus on instead. He covers the money lie, the social media trap, the cost of materialism, and why presence is the most underrated tool for lasting happiness. This isn't about wanting less. It's about redirecting your ambition toward things that actually move the needle on fulfillment. If you're tired of running hard and staying in the same spot emotionally, this episode is your reset. Cary shares practical, science-backed insights to help you define your true freedom number, cure yourself of the More Disease, and build a life that actually feels as good as it looks.