Success may not bring happiness: so be happy now (2/2)

The previous article suggested we should forget the common perception that first comes success and happiness follows. The reason for this is that success may not bring happiness at all; meanwhile, by being happy at the outset, we actually increase our chances of becoming successful.

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Stay happy even when facing difficulties

With a positive mindset, you are better prepared to face difficult times. You will be able to bear adversity and still be courageous.

Of course, feeling miserable and resentful when we are not successful is easy. It is automatic. However, if we manage to remain calm and happy, if we maintain our positivity, we have better chances of succeeding in our goals.

Inspiration can be found in the story of Mahatma Gandhi, who fought against the oppression of people in South Africa and India. It took him decades to succeed. However, no matter what hardships he faced, he was always happy and content. He once stated that even if his endeavours had ultimately proved futile, he would still have stayed happy regardless.

Don’t base happiness on success

Of course you ought to work hard in order to achieve success. However, don’t expect that, once achieved, success in itself will bring you happiness. Even among rich people, there are many unhappy individuals.

So you should rather start by being happy right now. Be proud of where you are at the moment and who you are today. Being happy doesn’t mean you are too easily satisfied and are resigned to not improving your situation: on the contrary, thinking positively offers you a much better chance to improve it.

By ridding yourself of the ever-present stress and negative feelings, you will improve your performance and achieve better results. This is the conclusion from the addicted2success.com website.

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