We do not expect to hit life milestones—getting a promotion, raising a child, running a marathon—without a fair bit of gumption and at least a tentative game plan. But we often fail to put the same amount of effort or planning into less tangible goals—even important ones, like being happier. Why is this? Philosophers and academics alike have long held that the realistic, concrete steps that lead to achievement in other areas of life simply…
Happiness comes from intention, not luck
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