I think I'm happier with that. $rubyometer += 0.3 or so. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels a modest increase in happiness, measured humorously with a variable.
- In plain terms
- I'm a bit happier now.
- What can you take from it?
- Small positive changes can be noticeable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly makes you happier?
- How do you measure personal growth?
Another view
Quantifying happiness with a variable is tongue‑in‑cheek and not precise.
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