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Being obsessed with happiness can make us unhappy. Joy doesn't arise from ruminating about our emotions. It comes from immersing ourselves in worthwhile experiences. Happiness is not a goal to pursue. It's a byproduct of leading a life of meaning and engagement. Trevor Noah

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Raph. H.2 years ago

@Trevornoah You are happy when you do something you are so passionate about that you have no time to wonder whether you are happy or not.

Adam Rifkin 🐼🌻2 years ago

@Trevornoah “Happiness is not a goal to pursue. It’s a byproduct of leading a life of meaning and engagement.” Adam Grant #happiness #meaning #JOY

Athlete Brand Coach ® Rob Villanueva2 years ago

@Trevornoah Absolutely, it's about finding fulfillment in meaningful moments rather than chasing an elusive state of constant happiness. Well said!

Alvin Foo2 years ago

@Trevornoah “There is no path to happiness, happiness is the path” - Buddha

Adam Rifkin 🐼🌻2 years ago

@Trevornoah “Happiness is not a function of what you achieve. It’s a function of how you spend your time. Success is a temporary thrill. Happiness resides in doing daily activities that bring you #JOY.” Adam Grant #happiness #success #meaning

Pieter Voogt2 years ago

@Trevornoah I disagree and I disagree with most commenters here. I was already unhappy as a child and after 40 years I came to the conclusion that it is unethical to let happiness be an ephemeral, secondary, coincidental quality. Let's not mystify it but understand it and make more of it.

Tomer Rozenberg2 years ago

@Trevornoah Chasing happiness like a goal can be a trap—true joy comes from living meaningfully and engaging fully in life’s experiences.

Steve Penhale2 years ago

@markhenick @Trevornoah What would be the effect of being thankful for each meal. Being grateful 3 to five times a day would make most of us mindful. They used to call it grace.

Martin Czechowski2 years ago

@Trevornoah could be a moment of meaning and engagement as well. wouldn't want to wait a whole lifetime (but I'm sure that's not what you meant)

Eric Melillo2 years ago

@Trevornoah Focus on meaningful actions, not chasing happiness. Purpose-driven living brings true joy and fulfillment.

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