Chapter 03

Building a New Paradise

How We Got Here and Our Challenges

Before you read

Kevin poses these at the start of the chapter, deliberately before his own argument. Answer them first if you can.

1
With what level of income or wealth would you be satisfied?
2
What do you believe are the limits to how many people can have autonomy?
3
What do you believe are the limits to how many people can be part of a community?

Kevin’s own distillation, in his words — not a summary written for him.

None of us can live our best life unless we are contributing to others living their best lives.
Living the good life is static (or a destination), while living one’s best life is dynamic (or a journey).
You already hold the keys to your own happiness and best life.
For any of us to have a sustainable paradise, we must ensure everyone has a fair chance at attaining paradise.
An abundance mindset is a key element of building paradise.

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