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Having been to most of them I'd say Indooroopilly is the "best" in terms of consistency. It's huge has a dedicated shoe section a decent men's area and the homewares are extensive. Carindale is a close second. The CBD store is good for a quick browse on your lunch break but it's crowded and the racks can be chaotic.

The key with TK Maxx is timing. They get new deliveries on specific days (often Tuesday/Wednesday but it varies by store). If you go early on a delivery day you get first pick of the new stock. Also the clearance sections can have amazing finds if you're patient. "Best" is subjective but for sheer volume and variety Indooroopilly is your safest bet. Parking is easier at the suburban centers too.

This is the ultimate philosophical question and by its nature there's no single "objective" answer because value is subjective. However if we look at decades of psychological research longitudinal studies on well-being and even philosophical traditions the strongest candidate isn't a "thing" you possess but a state of being and relating. Many researchers would point to meaningful connections and a sense of purpose as the core of a fulfilling life.

Studies like the Harvard Study of Adult Development which tracked lives for over 80 years consistently found that high-quality relationships were the single strongest predictor of happiness health and longevity. Money and fame correlated poorly. Viktor Frankl in his profound work "Man's Search for Meaning" argued that the primary drive in life is not pleasure but the pursuit of meaning. So the "best thing" might be the capacity to love deeply to contribute to something larger than oneself and to find contentment in the present. This combination fosters resilience against suffering and creates a life that feels worthwhile not just pleasurable. You can read about the Harvard study's findings directly.