DAY

25

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

 — Albert Schweitzer

So many of us have this idea reversed. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness actually has to come first. If you are engaged in what you are doing and you enjoy it, you will be successful.

Kate loved her job, but she always adopted a stern expression at work. She felt as though people took her more seriously if she was somber.

Finally, a wise co-worker asked, “Kate, do you like your job?”

“Why, yes,” she replied, a bit startled.

“Then, if you’re happy, let your face know it.”

Happiness is the key to success, and it is also contagious. If you love what you’re doing and you let yourself experience the joy of taking part in that action, you will be glowing with inspiration. Other people pick up on that. They will be drawn to you, because they want what you have.

Your assignment is to find something you love to do. Don’t just pick something you sort of enjoy. Find something you love to do. It doesn’t have to be the same thing you do for a living. The thing you love to do might be a volunteer activity or a hobby. Try out some new ideas if you don’t have a clue about what that thing is. Join a club or audit a class at your local community college. Experiment to find out what brings you joy and then take part in it. Success will be soon to follow.

DAY

26

“Face the worst. Believe the best. Do the most. Leave the rest.”