How the Happy Think

Your day and mine will inevitably be filled with challenges and annoyances. My life, your life, and every person''s life will be punctuated by problems, setbacks, and collisions. Life is not a bed of roses; however, what truly matters is not the circumstances we face. Studies have shown that these circumstances affect only 10% of our happiness.What truly counts are your decisions and reactions. This is why we often hear the phrase, "Happiness is a choice," a concept that some of us fail to fully grasp. Yes, happiness is a decision—a decision that influences much of your joy and can even shape your entire life.It is not your angry boss who brings you down. It is not the failed project or the decisions made by the municipality. It is not your difficult, troublesome friend lurking nearby who is responsible for your unhappiness. And it is not the university that rejected you or the job that overlooked you that defines what you are going through.You may feel shocked and tempted to stop reading, but allow me to say this: you stand at the most significant turning point in your life. What you will read in this book has the potential to change your life forever.**