What is Happiness?

Happiness is not a basic emotion, but a state of mind. It's a state of mind that can only be reached if all the pieces of the puzzle are in place. Now you might be asking, "what are the pieces of the puzzle"? Let me give you a basic outline of the pieces I'm referring to.

Piece #1. Physical Health

Fortunately, most of us have been blessed with good health. But look around and ask yourself how many people TRULY appreciate it? We invest so much in houses, cars, boats and entertainment during the course of our lives. But how much time and resources do we invest in maintaining good health? If you stop to think about the less fortunate, your perspective might change a little. It's NEVER a good thing when a young child is born with an ailment and will not have the chance to live life like others do. The only positive thing to take away from the less fortunate is the MOTIVATION to do what is right and treat your body like a temple.

Piece #2. Wealth

The fact is that if you want to live, you need to possess a certain amount of wealth. The amount of wealth needed to achieve happiness can vary from person to person. But a level above bare subsistence is a MUST to achieve self fulfillment. Can you imagine living day to day not knowing if you would have food to eat the next day? The more wealth you possess, the less you worry about your day to day needs. Not to mention all the relaxation, entertainment, and enjoyment that comes from financial freedom.

Piece #3. Knowledge and Skill

In order to create wealth in your life, you need a certain amount of knowledge and skill. The greater the amount of these attributes you possess, the more wealth you can create. But, gaining knowledge and skill in a persons life is about more than just obtaining physical wealth. It's about developing a sense of pride in YOU. Its the pride that comes with knowing that you possess value, and sharing that value with others.

Piece #4. Entrepreneurial Spirit

The last piece of the puzzle is having the right mindset. Having the mindset of an entrepreneur means that you take responsibility for making your life the best it can be. Entrepreneurs don't sit around and wait for things to happen, they MAKE it happen. They don't sit around and make excuses, the find solutions. Entrepreneurs know what they want, why they want it, and how to get it. No matter what a persons background, this mindset is within the reach of EVERYONE.

So just take these pieces of the puzzle and put them together NOW! Remove all the excuses and get to work. The clock is ticking and you can't reset it. Start investing time and resources to maintaining good health. Start figuring out ways to translate your knowledge and skill into wealth. If you choose to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, It WILL get you to the mountaintop.