About this episode
Key to Happiness... Quote of the Day There is no limit on earnings...Earl Nightingale Great article in Inc. Magazine The Secret to Happiness is 10 Specific Behaviors -despite happiness being a primary human motivation, only one in three Americans say they're happy. Many people complain about their circumstances...why is that? Bad stuff happens to everyone, but your quality of life isn't about what happens to you. The quality of your life and happiness depends on how you respond to what happens to you. 10 Behaviors, that if applied, will make you a happy person. 1-Let go of the need for specific outcomes. -fall in love with the process and the results will follow ...when I work to close deals, negotiate, or strategize, I will always do more when I focus on the race rather than the finish line. 2-Define your own success and happiness. -success and failure ebook by Stuberg is a great idea 3-Commit 100% to the things that make you happy. -quote by Mahatma Gandhi, "happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -committing 100% will make all future decisions for you. 4-Be grateful for what you already have. -happiness is as simple as gratitude. -Practice gratitude to live it: gratitude journal, daily reminders, acts of service, your language. ...I have have always had vision boards, but a gratitude journal has been incredible. 5-Say "I love you" more. - simple words that bring happiness to others. 6-Have hobbies directed toward your dreams. -daily rituals for happiness and focus on creating your best life. ...I have experienced this in my day to day and it grounds me. 7-Don't wait till tomorrow for what you can do today. -don't put your happiness off until tomorrow. experience in the present. ...I used to work for the future 8-Do something everyday that terrifies you. -status quo is a recipe for dull, boring and stale life. -your best life lies outside your comfort zone. 9-Put "the important" before "the urgent". -are you the driver or passenger. -client that feels job is "stuck" and passion is "free" is always stuck 10-Forgo the good to pursue the best. -many times in my life I have settled for a high level of success instead of pushing for greatness. -greatness is growth. happiness is growth. Conclusion...Happy People Live in the Present.