Happyness
Angel Gonzalez
Happiness is a state of mind that is pursued by almost everyone. People strive to be happy in their lives, whether it is through achieving success in their careers or relationships, or simply enjoying the small pleasures in life. However, the pursuit of happiness is not easy. It requires perseverance, hard work, and even luck. In this essay
To support the idea that happiness is a complex and subjective emotion influenced by various factors, we can quote Chris Gardner who said, "It was right then that I started thinking about
Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I remember thinking how did he know to put the pursuit part in
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Despite the odds, Chris refused to give up on his dreams of success and happiness.”You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want something, go get it. Period.”
For Chris, happiness was not just about achieving material possessions or finding fulfillment in relationships. Instead, it was about creating a positive mindset that could see opportunities where others saw obstacles. This mindset enabled him to take risks and seize opportunities that ultimately led to his success.
However, luck also played a role in Chris's journey. It was the chance encounter with a wealthy stockbroker that would eventually lead to Chris's career in finance. Without that stroke of luck, Chris's life may have taken a very different turn. Regarding the role of luck in achieving happiness, we can quote Chris Gardner again, who said, "This part of my life... this part right here? This is called 'happyness.'" Here, he is referring to the moment he achieved his dream of becoming a stockbroker, which would not have been possible without
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Chris understood that luck favors those who are proactive and willing to put in the effort to create their own luck. To emphasize the idea that luck is not a result of pure coincidence, we can quote Chris Gardner who said, "The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls." This quote highlights the idea that luck can be created and harnessed by those who are willing to take risks and seize opportunities.
Chris's story shows that happiness and luck are intertwined in our lives. While luck can play a crucial role in our pursuits, it is ultimately up to us to create our own luck through determination and perseverance. If we can cultivate a positive mindset and take risks when opportunities arise, we too can achieve happiness and success in our lives
Finally, to reinforce the notion that creating our own luck is essential to achieving happiness, we can quote Chris Gardner who said, "The future was uncertain, absolutely, and there were many hurdles, twists, and turns to come, but as long as I kept moving forward, one foot in front of the other, the voices of fear and shame, the messages from those who wanted me to believe that I wasn't good enough, would be stilled." This quote highlights the importance