Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
How wealth can also impoverish
22Aug11
My friend Tom (aka., “The Blogfodder”) has been at it again. Today he sent me a treasure trove of great reads—including some good advice, should I decide to become a busker: “If you can’t be original, be good.” (I couldn’t help but think of my pal Rudy McLeod, who is both original and good.) I […]
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Tags: Blogfodder, Duff McKagan, Galway busking, Galway Ireland, Guns n' Roses, happiness, street musician, Tom, Utne Reader, wealth
Don’t worry, choose happy
30Jul09
“Most people are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” It always struck me a bit odd that Abraham Lincoln wrote those words. I’ve never seen a single photo of Lincoln sporting a broad smile—and he arguably endured the most difficult presidency this nation has ever seen. Yet he still seemed […]
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Tags: Abraham Lincoln, happiness, happiness as a choice, happiness quotes, moods, tips