The Secret To True Happiness & Fulfillment

Life and business will never go as planned. There will always be undesirable surprises. Change is inevitable, and we must learn to embrace change.

The potential for transformation is present in every change life throws our way, whether or not we choose to embrace it.

It’s times like this, that make us remember what’s important in life. And often during the challenges we need to take a moment to breath, reflect, and remember what important and actually make us happy 

Take a few moments today to pause and reflect, what are the things that truly fill me with joy and make my heart sing?

Is it money? Fame and significance? Cool clothes and a nice car?

What if we shifted the paradigm to define success as being purely happy, and not necessarily achievement? 

Let’s be real, we are ALL striving for achievement and success in life, but what happens when we accomplish our goals? When we reach the top of the mountain does the achievement bring us the fulfillment we seek?

Achievement vs Fulfillment

Have you ever got a big promotion, climbed a mountain, won a prestigious award? Remind yourself of the time you reached the proverbial mountain top or the next rung on the ladder. 

And then ponder this question… when you achieved those big wins in your life, were you happy… and how long did that last? Did it change how you felt and acted? 

Perhaps you asked yourself, is this all there is in life? 

My guess is even the biggest of achievements, after a day, maybe a couple weeks or months at the longest.. that feeling of happiness started to fade.

Well let me serve you the ugly and honest truth.

MANY of the most successful, high achievers in the world are absolutely miserable. So much so that they destroy their lives, their relationships, and sometimes themselves. 

Why is the case? How could a successful person with every dollar and thing in the world not be happy?

Simple, there is the achievement and fulfillment. And only ONE will make you truly happy. 

Achievement and success is a science, the laws apply to everyone and ANYONE can achieve their dreams if they follow the Atlas success formula. 

BUT….

The secret to sustained happiness in life however, has nothing to do with achieving: making money, owning nice houses and cars, or winning an MVP trophy. . 

So if being genuinely happy is not predicated on achievement… 

THEN WHAT IS THE SECRET???

THE THREE AMIGOS

Gratitude. Growth. Contribution. 

As humans we all share a similar psychology. No matter where you are from or who you are, there are three ways to unlock a happier, more content and fulfilling life.

The secret to living this way is through the THREE AMIGOS; 

Gratitude, Growth, & Contribution. 

1) GRATITUDE

Simply put, a grateful heart is a happy heart. 

Think about someone you love and are grateful for, and try to be sad at the same time, IMPOSSIBLE!

So what can you do each day to practice gratitude? 

Every morning, Write down (yes with pen and paper) three things that you’re grateful for. And don’t forget to smile, if you’re on LinkedIn, you’re absolutely lucky and blessed.

2) GROWTH

Have you ever been “stuck in a rut”? Or are you currently in the corporate world grinding away in the same role, and not learning or experiencing anything new? Or for those fortunate enough to make a lot of money and retire early, why is it these people get bored and dive into the next thing?

Because if we are not growing as people, we have a void in our lives. 

Growth, progress, evolution give us a sense of purpose that lead to fulfillment. 

Ask yourself each day, what is one thing I can do today to make a positive step toward my goals?

With consistent execution, you will start to make progress to your goal and more importantly grow as a person.

And with continual growth, comes sustainable happiness.

3) CONTRIBUTION

The need to contribute to something larger than ourselves is hardwired into every human being. It gives meaning to life, feeds our soul and lifts the spirit. It helps you to be grateful for everything you have. It gives you the significance in which you seek.

GIVING IS LIVING.

Think back to a time when you did something positive without any expectation. You volunteered at the shelter, you donated to a gift to a child in need, or maybe you simply did a random act of kindness. Those are the moments that truly make you a happy and fulfilled person. 

And when we all do our part to give and make a positive impact, we’re creating a ripple effect that will spread throughout the world.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!

And through this positive contribution, we experience true happiness and fulfillment.

Stay safe my friends - and if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey, please let me know!!!

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