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What does it mean?
True happiness comes from accomplishing meaningful work rather than leisure.
In plain terms
You are happiest when you feel you accomplished something through work.
What can you take from it?
Find joy in completing meaningful tasks.

Where it applies

  • career satisfaction
  • daily work
  • goal setting

Putting it to work

  • set achievable goals
  • focus on meaningful output

Questions to consider

  • What work makes you happy?
  • Do you feel accomplished at the end of the day?

Another view

Leisure and rest are also essential components of human happiness.

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