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4 Scientific Truths About Success
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The Paradox of Choice
Having more options doesn’t mean that we will be happier, although, we often think that it will.
When we have too many choices, it is more difficult to take action, and if we decide, we are less satisfied with our choice.
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Engagement and work
People are happiest and perform their best when they are actively engaged in what they are doing.
To find happiness in your work, the key is to have projects that take you just outside of your comfort zone.
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Relationships
The quality of your life is defined by the people who surround you: everything from chances of obesity and smoking to the likelihood of divorce and happiness passes through our networks.
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Desire
We always work the hardest for the things we are most passionate about.
Choose your destiny and invest yourself in those fields that most interest you.
Don't become an expert at the familiar
This type of comfort breeds something lazy in us and we only do what is expected of us, but do not go beyond.
Crave what is new and unexplored, and fearlessly pursue those areas.
Choose to excel
Effort counts twice as much as genius or talent.
Commit to being a person who wants to be more, do more, and consistently test the limits of your capacity. Embrace the responsibility and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
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Set concrete goals
To become successful sooner, you first need a road map for your career. What do you want to achieve in your career?
Long term goals help you create a framework for your caree...
Stick to a routine
There’s a big benefit to repetition. Routines help you establish good habits and keep you moving forward.
With positive routines in place, you often begin to see results quickly.
Find a mentor
A mentor is someone who is on the same career path as you, but further along.
They guide you through things like how to avoid potential pitfalls, and how you might approach the next steps of your career.
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Happy people are responsible
- They don't hold on to grudges. Forgiving and forgetting is absolutely necessary.
- They don't make excuses. They use failure as an opportunity to change for the better.
Happy people are well rounded people
- They savor the moment. They "stop to smell the roses".
- They're busy, but not rushed. A healthy work-life balance is key.
- They don't sweat the small stuff. They focus only of what is important and within their control.
Happy people invest in their relationships
- They spend money on others. One reason is that it creates social connections.
- They celebrate other people's success through "active and constructive" responding.
- They treat everyone with respect and kindness. Kindness, like happiness, is contagious.
- They're proactive about relationships. They work on maintaining their relationships.
- They express gratitude. It improves mood and energy and decreases anxiety.
- They engage in deep, meaningful conversations.