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What does it mean?
Happiness often comes indirectly from pursuing activities that give life meaning and fulfillment.
In plain terms
Happiness follows doing things that fulfill you.
What can you take from it?
Find fulfillment first; happiness will follow.

Where it applies

  • seeking purpose
  • life advice

Putting it to work

  • identify fulfilling work
  • prioritize passion

Questions to consider

  • What makes you feel fulfilled?
  • Is happiness the goal?

Another view

It assumes everyone has access to fulfilling work.

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