Anyone who has ever tried to achieve something of significance knows that it is not easy. The odds are stacked against you, and even if you do manage to overcome the challenges posed by your pursuit, there’s no guarantee that you will be happy in the end.

It seems counterintuitive, but research shows that success actually increases human happiness. This is because achieving goals leads to a variety of positive outcomes – such as greater self-confidence and stronger personal relationships – which together make life enjoyable.

Successful individuals know how to balance their ambitions with their needs; they understand that achieving goals does not always mean living a life of luxury or complete isolation from the world. Indeed, successful people often learn to connect with other people and appreciate their own experiences more deeply. They also develop a sense of purpose – something that makes them feel valuable and fulfilled both on an individual level and within society at large.

Taming the Tiger: Success & Happiness Interdependent!