Book Titles

As we identify past images of our lives that are no longer relevant to our future, we can start to rethink our plans. That can set us up for happiness – as long as we’re not too fixated on finding it.

If we’re not careful… the pursuit of happiness can become a recipe for misery.

Psychologists find that the more people value happiness, the less happy they often become with their lives.

…data suggest… that meaning is healthier than happiness, and that people who look for purpose in their work are more successful in pursuing their passions… than those who look for joy.

While enjoyment waxes and wanes, meaning tends to last.

Our happiness often depends more on what we do than where we are. It’s our actions – not our surroundings – that bring us meaning and belonging.

By investing in learning and problem solving, we can develop our passions – and build the skills necessary to do the work and lead the lives we find worthwhile.

We should be careful to avoid getting too attached to a particular route or even a particular destination. There isn’t one definition of success or one track to happiness.

Whether or not we have the opportunity or appetite for major changes in our lives, it’s still possible to make smaller adjustments that breathe new meaning into our days.

At work and in life, the best we can do is plan for what we want to learn and contribute over the next year or two, and stay open to what might come next.