Most of us want to be happier, but we don't even know what true happiness means! We walk around feeling unmotivated, stuck, and unsure of our next steps.

The truth is that the path to happiness is just a few steps away. In today's episode, I'm walking you through exactly what happiness is and exactly how you can put yourself on the path toward finding it.

Here's what we cover:

1. What exactly is happiness?

2. 4 myths about happiness

3. 4 truths about happiness

4. Simple, practical steps anyone can take to feel happier

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