Chasing Happiness is Poisoning You. Here's the Antidote.

Chasing Happiness is Poisoning You. Here’s the Antidote.

By Dr. Scott Zarcinas, Founder, 818: Unlocking Your Life

You’ve bought the happiness lie if you believe it’ll happen:
-> “Once I get the promotion…”
-> “Once I find the right partner…”
-> “Once I earn more, travel more, achieve more…”

Chasing happiness like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow keeps you running on a treadmill of “not enough.” It’s exhausting.

Worse, it’s poisonous to your inner peace and mental health.

But here’s the truth:

-> Happiness isn’t ‘out there’. It isn’t something you ‘get’. It’s not a reward for doing more. It isn’t a product to acquire.


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Reset: Chase Meaning. Establish Purpose.

Happiness is a byproduct, a side-effect, of alignment with your purpose.

Happiness flows from meaning and purpose.

So don’t chase happiness. Chase meaning instead.

Establish purpose. That’s how happiness is turned on.

👉 If you are ready to get off the treadmill and live with fulfillment, start by doing the complimentary prep check (link below), the first step to reset your life.



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