I have spent a lot of time thinking about (and recently acting on) the things that I believe will make me happy. This is how I break down my happiness and the approximate focus that I put on each.
30% - a satisfying job.
25% - an intimate relationship with a woman.
10% - relationships with friends.
5% - relationships with family.
15% - material posessions.
15% - hobbies (including fitness).
Note that I did not include religion or spirituality, a few years ago I may have put some weight there but after realizing I will probably not be the next messiah, I dropped them from the list of things to focus on.
As a man, I think it is important to know what makes us happy, keeps us alive, and ultimately what direction our lives are going.
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Athlaos the Conquistador
“Nice guys do finish first.” – Ed Stelmach
"Show everyone how spectacular you are despite the choices you did not make." - Athlaos
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