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Happiness and fulfillment are closely interconnected. It's often said that happiness is the greatest success, and this is because when we feel happy and fulfilled, we are more likely to achieve success in various aspects of our lives. While seeking happiness might initially involve happy actions or activities, deeper and more long-lasting happiness often comes from a sense of contribution, connection, and being part of something bigger. This type of happiness is often linked to fulfillment at a deeper level. Positive psychology delves into the science of happiness and fulfillment, seeking to understand the factors that contribute to these states of being. Ultimately, the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment is about finding a sense of purpose and contentment, rather than just seeking fleeting moments of joy.

Happiness & Fulfilment - with Robert Mack

A feeling that we're called kind of ultimately after . So happiness is the greatest success , but it also leads to success . And on the other side , the things that we think of as success , so successful life conditions and circumstancess , even health of the body , great relationships , you know , great kids , those things , believe it or not , don't really lead to lasting meaningful and abiding happiness that we're all ultimately after Right .

Happiness & Fulfilment - with Robert Mack

So success doesn't lead to happiness . Happiness does lead to success and happiness is the greatest success . Um But the Happiness Islands are one little variable that we want to take into account .

Happiness & Fulfilment - with Robert Mack

It's one of my favorite tools . I feel like this is all bringing us towards the topic of um that we've named today's event about happiness and fulfillment . I feel that a lot of this is a journey towards fulfillment .

Happiness & Fulfilment - with Robert Mack

Right . So there's lots of talk and positive psychology and the way I would sort of simplify it is that happiness is the greatest success because it's the reason we want success , you know , no matter what we want to achieve , accomplish or acquire , we want it really only because we think we'll feel better for having it , right ? A feeling that we're called kind of ultimately after .

Happiness & Fulfilment - with Robert Mack

Absolutely . So the first stage , generally in our happiness journey is all about happy actions or happy activities . So those are the Happiness islands , right ?