Yoda sure was wise…but it seems that he was wrong when he said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
That is at least when it comes to being happy…
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology by academics Yuna Ferguson and Kennon Sheldon, being happier can actually be as easy as “trying” to become happier.
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I recently saw a video that has left me pondering something… During the 2014 Oscar Awards, Matthew McConaughey was honored with the award for best actor for his work in Dallas Buyer’s Club. (For the record, I have not seen that film or even know what it’s about. I have, however, seen his work in other films and he strikes me as a pretty good dude.) During his acceptance speech, he thanked God, his parents and family, and his co-workers. But it was his take on his personal hero that left me thinking…
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As kids, we all dreamed big! Really BIG!!! Our imaginations were filled with all sorts of wonder. Building castles, going to the moon, being race car drivers, princesses, the president or even an adventurer. For me, my dream was becoming a famous ocean explorer like Jaques Cousteau. For Caine Monroy, a young boy from Southern California, it was owning an arcade. Despite being 9 and not exactly having the means of buying real arcade equipment, Caine let his imagination run wild and he decided to build his arcade anyway.
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In life, especially throughout our careers or entrepreneurial pursuits, we need to persevere and never give up no matter how many times we hear the word no. No matter how many times we fail. It is only through sheer will and determination that we will achieve our wildest dreams.
Here’s proof:
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When you quit, you never know what may have been. How close you were. How you would impact the world. Let me give you an example that a friend shared with me that may help you visualize it even better. Portrait of an Achiever…
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