Ep 116: What Really Makes Us Happy – You May be Surprised

So what truly makes us hairless apes happy? Is it a brand new , a closet stacked to the roof with shoes, being a bizzillionaire, or having a billion followers on social media? Believe it or not, none of those are even close, but ironically we have been told the above are the road to complete happiness and bliss. Today, I want to discuss the thing that truly makes humans happy-- being a productive person. That is right; your path to happiness is actually based on building character by doing productive things. Not staring at your cell pone all day, or buying shiny objects you don't need. Here is the best part building character and being productive doesn't take a platinum MasterCard or overflowing bank account. All it takes is you getting off your butt and making things happen. Topics Discussed: * How we have been duped into being unhappy * What is happiness and how we can all obtain it * What did Aristotle mean by “eudaemonia” * Why I am working my ass off and loving every moment of it * Understanding what “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” really means for achieving happiness * Why realizing you will never reach perfection is rational but not striving for it is not * What does work/life balance really mean * Why finding that Life Purpose thing (the third leg of The Simple Life Three-Legged Stool) is so important. Episode Resources: * Special Coupon for Purchasing The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

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We’re bombarded by too much stress, not enough time for personal fulfillment, and failing to take care of our health. There has to be a better way, and your host Gary Collins believes he’s figured it out by asking one question, “how can I make my life simpler?” Twice a week Navy veteran, former federal agent, and entrepreneur Gary Collins brings you fantastic guests (such as Rep. Thomas Massie, economist/actor Ben Stein, Sirius XM DJ Kristine Stone) covering topics such as financial freedom, building healthy habits, and finding your life’s purpose. If you’re ready to stop being a spectator in your own life and instead make real moves, this is the show you’ve been looking for.