Lesson Nine
Text Happiness Branko Bugarski
1. Many people think that when they become rich and successful,happiness will naturally follow. Let me tell you that certainly nothing is further from the truth. The world is full of very rich people who are sa miserable as hell.We have all read stories about movie stars committing suicide or dying from drugs.Quiteclearly,money is not the answer to all problems.
2. Wealth achieved through dishonest means does not bring happiness. Lottery winnings do not bring happiness. Wealth left by parents does not bring happiness. In fact, money alone is almost worthless. If you have both self-esteem and money,however,you are well on the way to happiness. What is missing in both self-esteem and money is productive work and w real contribution towards the happiness of others. The secret to happiness lies in the contribution towards the happiness of others. You can fool others but you can never fool yourself. If you obtain wealth through luck or dishonest means,you will know you did not earn it. If you have taken advantage of or hurt others to earn your wealth, you will not be happy.You will not like yourself.You will not feel you are capable.
3. There are many highly-paid managers and entertainers who do not like themselves. outwardly,they seem successful,but deep down they are miserable.They know they are contributing very little of real value and all the time they live in fear of being exposed as cheats. They know they are not earning their wealth.They know they are cheating the company,the government or society. But they cannot fool themselves.
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Text Happiness Branko Bugarski
1. Many people think that when they become rich and successful,happiness will naturally follow. Let me tell you that certainly nothing is further from the truth. The world is full of very rich people who are sa miserable as hell.We have all read stories about movie stars committing suicide or dying from drugs.Quiteclearly,money is not the answer to all problems.
2. Wealth achieved through dishonest means does not bring happiness. Lottery winnings do not bring happiness. Wealth left by parents does not bring happiness. In fact, money alone is almost worthless. If you have both self-esteem and money,however,you are well on the way to happiness. What is missing in both self-esteem and money is productive work and w real contribution towards the happiness of others. The secret to happiness lies in the contribution towards the happiness of others. You can fool others but you can never fool yourself. If you obtain wealth through luck or dishonest means,you will know you did not earn it. If you have taken advantage of or hurt others to earn your wealth, you will not be happy.You will not like yourself.You will not feel you are capable.
3. There are many highly-paid managers and entertainers who do not like themselves. outwardly,they seem successful,but deep down they are miserable.They know they are contributing very little of real value and all the time they live in fear of being exposed as cheats. They know they are not earning their wealth.They know they are cheating the company,the government or society. But they cannot fool themselves.
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