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14/12/2025

03/10/2025

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson promised the right to pursue happiness. What most people don’t realize is that he didn’t mean pizza, s*x, and binging Stranger Things until 4AM.

Most people think happiness means smiling all the time, feeling good, never struggling. But if that were the case, clowns and drug addicts would be the happiest people alive.

When Jefferson wrote “the pursuit of happiness,” he wasn’t talking about pleasure.

Back then, happiness meant something different. It meant flourishing. It meant purpose, meaning, living out your values. It meant living well, even though life punches you in the gut.

Jefferson didn’t invent this idea. It came from Aristotle, who said there are actually two kinds of happiness:

1. Hedonic happiness
(Pleasure, comfort, distraction.)

2. Eudaimonic happiness
(Fulfillment. Purpose. Knowing your time here actually mattered.)

Hedonic happiness is cheap. It fades the second the buzz wears off.

But eudaimonic happiness endures. Yeah, it’s harder. It demands sacrifice. But it’s the only kind of happiness that leaves you whole.

Yet most people spend their entire lives chasing hedonic happiness—and wondering why they feel so hollow.

If your happiness disappears the moment the pleasure does, it was never happiness. It was just anesthesia.

You’re welcome,
Mark Manson

Mark Manson — Author of the #1 NYTimes bestselling books, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked

22/04/2025

In the face of evolving trade wars and tariffs, smart investment strategies are more crucial than ever! Discover insightful tips to navigate investments in this changing economy. Read our blog: https://wix.to/TibF50w

As we move through 2025, the global economy is facing some big changes, especially with the trade wars and tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump. These policies have shaken up markets around the world, and we want to give you a clear picture of what's happening, how the markets are performing...

22/04/2025

🚨 Important Update: The Value-Added Tax (VAT) in South Africa is set to increase shortly. This adjustment will impact many aspects of business and consumer spending. Learn more about how this change affects you:

11/12/2024

Wishing You Happy Holidays!

Holiday Closure Announcement

30/04/2024

https://www.pwhwg.com/post/the-sa-stock-market-is-not-the-sa-economy

The South African stock market, like many emerging markets, is not always a perfect reflection of the health of the domestic economy. This is due to several factors, including the large weighting of multinational companies in the index and the influence of global factors.One of the main reasons why....

15/03/2024

PWH Welcomes Masego to the TEAM

PWH Wealth Group is dedicated to developing the next generation of financial professionals. We partner with ASISA to offer graduates valuable work experience and are excited to announce the addition of a talented new member to our team, Masego Moeletsi who joins us as a Intern with a curiosity for f...

11/12/2023

PWH Holiday Wishes and Closing Dates

As the festive season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a joyous and blessed holiday season. We hope you will find moments of peace, happiness, and togetherness during these special days. Our offices will be closed from December 22nd, 2023 to January 3rd, 2024. We will r...

01/07/2023

We are excited to introduce Ashley Petyt as the newest addition to our financial planning team. Ashley brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to our practice, with a focus on serving both our South African and UK clients. As a dedicated Independant Financial Planner, Ashley is committ...

01/07/2023

Estate planning is an essential part of the financial planning process. One needs to consider several important facets when ensuring your estate is in a good position both financially and beneficiary wise upon ones passing. An estate liquidity analysis is crucial for ensuring there is sufficient fin...

01/07/2023

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), two remarkable tools have taken center stage in assisting us with information retrieval and engaging conversations: Google Search and Chat GPT. Although they both aim to provide answers and foster interactions, they possess unique features and applicatio...

05/05/2023

We are thrilled to announce some exciting changes to PWH Wealth Group that I believe will greatly benefit our clients. We have recently partnered with a global financial planning firm based in the UK, which will allow us to offer professional financial planning and advice across jurisdictions. As a....