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Happiness Islands
In the driving rain of a November day, the cab from London to Heathrow took forever. It was so dark it looked like late afternoon, and Charlie Waterston could barely see out the windows as familiar landmarks slid past him. It was only ten o'clock in the morning. And as he leaned his head back against the seat and closed his eyes, he felt as bleak as the wealth all around him.
It was hard to believe it had all come to an end. Ten years in London gone, finished, closed, and suddenly behind him. Even now, it was difficult to believe any of it had happened. It had all been so perfect when it began. It had been the start of a life, a career, a decade of excitement and happiness for him in London. And now suddenly, at forty-two, he felt as though all the good times were over. … Going back to the States. After ten years in London. Nine of them with Carole. Gone now. All of it. In a matter of moments.
Friend,
Do you want to be happy? The answer is yes.
Of course you do.
You deserve to be happy. Let’s explore how to achieve more happiness.
Recently I finished reading a wonderful book called The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch. Highly recommend you check it out.
Richard identified what he refers to as your "happiness islands".
Happiness islands - the small amounts of time, or the few years, that have contributed a quite disproportionate amount of your happiness.
Here is his formula for discovering your happiness islands:
1. Take a clean sheet of paper.
2. Write “Happiness Islands” at the top.
3. List all the moments in time when you
experienced the most happiness.
4. Try to figure out what is common between all or some of those moments of happiness.
You should do the same for what Richard refers to as Unhappiness Islands.
To be happy simply repeat more of the activities on the Happiness Islands and do less of the activities on the Unhappiness Islands .
Happiness doesn’t have to be complicated.
Hope this helps.
Have a great week!
Best,
Cedric
It was hard to believe it had all come to an end. Ten years in London gone, finished, closed, and suddenly behind him. Even now, it was difficult to believe any of it had happened. It had all been so perfect when it began. It had been the start of a life, a career, a decade of excitement and happiness for him in London. And now suddenly, at forty-two, he felt as though all the good times were over. … Going back to the States. After ten years in London. Nine of them with Carole. Gone now. All of it. In a matter of moments.
Friend,
Do you want to be happy? The answer is yes.
Of course you do.
You deserve to be happy. Let’s explore how to achieve more happiness.
Recently I finished reading a wonderful book called The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch. Highly recommend you check it out.
Richard identified what he refers to as your "happiness islands".
Happiness islands - the small amounts of time, or the few years, that have contributed a quite disproportionate amount of your happiness.
Here is his formula for discovering your happiness islands:
1. Take a clean sheet of paper.
2. Write “Happiness Islands” at the top.
3. List all the moments in time when you
experienced the most happiness.
4. Try to figure out what is common between all or some of those moments of happiness.
You should do the same for what Richard refers to as Unhappiness Islands.
To be happy simply repeat more of the activities on the Happiness Islands and do less of the activities on the Unhappiness Islands .
Happiness doesn’t have to be complicated.
Hope this helps.
Have a great week!
Best,
Cedric
