Ben-Shahar's Happiness Model

Finding the Right Path to Happiness
Also known as "The Hamburger Model"

How can you ensure happiness now, and in the future?

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Many people are raised with the belief that if you get good grades in school, get a degree from a good university, and then secure a good job, then you'll be happy.

Sounds pretty familiar, right?

The problem is that, sometimes, this approach to life doesn't make people happy.

Sure, they might have a wonderful family, a good job and a lovely home, but they are still dissatisfied with life and are searching for something else. No matter how hard they work, or how much money they earn, they still feel unfulfilled.

However, when we experience true happiness, our life takes on a joyful luster and vividness. We're fulfilled and productive in what we do, we accomplish our goals, and our lives have meaning and purpose.

So how can we find this type of happiness?

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