Do not fall prey to seeking pure happiness. Instead, seek lifelong
progress toward happierness.
Manage as best you can the main sources of misery in your life by
attending to your physical and mental health, maintaining employment,
and ensuring an adequate income.
If you’re earning enough to take care of your principal needs,
remember that happiness at work comes not from chasing higher income but
from pursuing a sense of accomplishment and service to others.
Cultivate deep relationships through marriage, family, and real
friendships. Remember that happiness is love.
If you have discretionary income left over, use it to invest in your
relationships with family and friends.
Spend time in nature, surround yourself with beauty that uplifts
you, and consume the art and music that nourish your spirit.
Find a path of transcendence—one that explains the big picture in
life and helps you comprehend suffering and the purpose of your
existence.
