The western world seems to under a collective though, that big achievements equal success. We all push ourselves forward with the feeling that if we arent moving forward we are failing. If we start with a definition of happiness, the chances are that it will help us to achieve that as a goal.
Generally speaking, feeling good is everyones goal and there are two basic feelings, that of good and bad, and nobody want to feel bad surely? Assuming youre still with me, Ill carry on. The desire to feel good usually attaches itself to the need to go out and buy things. Most people think that if they drove a nicer car then they would feel good, but honestly, how many times have we all bought something and then the thrill of owning it is short-lived at best.
We are pre-programmed to believe that material goods will lead to happiness. If that is the case, why are so many millionaires miserable? Why are so many around the world who live in squalor still happier than you are?
It is because what we base success on is a flawed vision. We all tend to compare our own success to that of the most successful people we know, which of course will make us feel bad, but if we were to compare our situations and success to that of most people in the world, the chances are that youre doing very well.
Success and wealth should be thought of as entirely different things. Either way, what we are all searching for is contentment and it is something that very few of us possess, but most of the truly successful people I know have it. Unfortunately, we all seem to be under the impression that if we have more things, we would feel more content, and so would feel happier. Whereas in actual fact what tends to happen is, as you get more possessions it become more and more of a stressful effort to keep hold of what you have gained.
It is the attitude that you develop now that will make the difference in the future. If you arent happy with the few possessions you might have now, then gaining more isnt going to get you there. It is being contented with who you are and what you have in the here and now that brings true wealth and happiness.
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