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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Happiness Equation: Events Minus Expectations

Happiness is not inherent in events, but in the comparison between events and our expectations. It is the perception of events minus our expectations of how life should be. This equation applies to anything, including nature. We are happy in nature because it meets our expectations of chaos. Happiness, according to this perspective, is found in events meeting or exceeding our expectations. It is the calm and peacefulness felt when we are okay with life as it is, regardless of the circumstances.

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