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The Key to Long-Term Happiness is a Strong Sense of Purpose
I, like many people, have spent a great deal of time struggling to find happiness.
For many years, I have found myself lacking any true sense of meaning or direction in my life. Each day felt like merely a repeat of the same routine process, simply going through the motions, devoid of any true fulfillment or satisfaction.
I spent my days climbing the corporate ladder in an effort to make more money and attain a higher position. I went to college, pursued positions that paid well, and ended up feeling that the life I had chosen was not one that would grant me the meaning or clarity that I was seeking.
Looking back, it’s sad to consider how many years I spent feeling like my existence was rather aimless. And while I try not to live with any regrets, I spent more time being a miserable corporate drone than I’d care to admit.
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky
While the traditional career path that I had taken is not necessarily the wrong path to take in life, it wasn’t the right one for me. And through this, I’ve come to learn that an incredible amount of people feel the same…
