Category: Happiness

Science Shows You Are Happier If You Spend On Experiences Rather Than Things

We want to have long-term lasting happiness. Not the short-term ephemeral, fleeting form that often occurs when we acquire material possessions or focus on material things, whether it is getting women, getting laid, making money, buying sports cars, or buying mansions. Sometimes, you can be rich and have money but still feel sad and unhappy.… Continue reading Science Shows You Are Happier If You Spend On Experiences Rather Than Things

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How To Improve Your Happiness RIGHT NOW

Can you change your happiness right now? Yes. In this video, I talk about some key practices that you can start implementing immediately to change your level of happiness. These include being grateful, being positive, removing self-doubt, removing self-pity, and increasing your social relationships with positive people. Focus on the present. Don’t dwell or be… Continue reading How To Improve Your Happiness RIGHT NOW

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The secret to happiness according to science

The secret to happiness is simple. -40% is genetics. That’s unchangeable. The rest is a matter of: -Faith (Religion & Big Picture), Family, Community (Charity/Strong Friendships), Work (Through Earned Value, Earning What You Make) -habits that drive good events into your life and prevent/avoid bad events (cancer, disease, pain, suffering) -A good perspective and attitude… Continue reading The secret to happiness according to science

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What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey Book Summary, Review & Analysis

I really hope you enjoy this book review. This video talks about what billionaire Oprah Winfrey tells us in terms of her secrets and advice on achieving happiness, making money, pursuing your passion, and what really matters in life (as well as what she knows for sure). I respect Oprah for all these things and… Continue reading What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey Book Summary, Review & Analysis

How Ellen Degeneres Never Gave Up In Her Darkest Years and It Payed Off

I think this is a story for the ages. For the handful of people who I can reach with my influence and enjoy what I write, I hope to share this story with you to inspire you and motivate you to hang in there and achieve the success you want. It’s a pretty short story.… Continue reading How Ellen Degeneres Never Gave Up In Her Darkest Years and It Payed Off

How To Have Long-Lasting Marriage

I found this great story on Reddit and so I’ve curated the best parts below. This really correlates with scientific studies done (check out the book Happiness Hypothesis) on how the longest lasting couple’s mindsets, perceptions, and perspectives on each other and how they react to arguments or agreements and what they focus on makes… Continue reading How To Have Long-Lasting Marriage

Inheriting a Lot of Wealth Does Not Guarantee Happiness

John Paul Getty III was born into a wealthy family. His grandfather was oil baron, Jean Paul Getty, and Getty III was the oldest of four children. He was expected to carry on his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, but he rebelled. He grew up in boarding schools in Rome and England, and was expelled as… Continue reading Inheriting a Lot of Wealth Does Not Guarantee Happiness

Another Billionaire Who Lives Modestly & Drives Cheap Cars

After learning almost everything I could on Warren Buffett, one of the richest people in the world, and reading the Millionaire Next Door (great book, listened to it via audiobook), I am not surprised to find another modest billionaire. Although the rest of the article does detail that he is more lavish in certain other… Continue reading Another Billionaire Who Lives Modestly & Drives Cheap Cars