Comments on: How to Be Happy http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:48:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Tasty Ingredients in my Productivity Secret Sauce http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-8157 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Tasty Ingredients in my Productivity Secret Sauce Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:13:25 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-8157 [...] Proactive Happiness Happiness takes work. I didn’t realize this in college. But I’ve come to appreciate it more and more as I get older. I now go out of my way to forcefully integrate many of these principles into my daily routine. My thought: life will never be perfect, so stop focusing on what you wish you had, and starting getting the most out of what you do. [...] […] Proactive Happiness Happiness takes work. I didn’t realize this in college. But I’ve come to appreciate it more and more as I get older. I now go out of my way to forcefully integrate many of these principles into my daily routine. My thought: life will never be perfect, so stop focusing on what you wish you had, and starting getting the most out of what you do. […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-7675 Study Hacks Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:54:52 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-7675 <blockquote>Indeed, I often muse over this exact concept you have written about. I agree whole heartedly, and I would like to add one last thing: I believe that it is the journey to the result that matters.</blockquote> Thanks Jason. I think this is a great addition.

Indeed, I often muse over this exact concept you have written about. I agree whole heartedly, and I would like to add one last thing: I believe that it is the journey to the result that matters.

Thanks Jason. I think this is a great addition.

]]> By: Jason http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-7672 Jason Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:50:12 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-7672 Looks like you published this article quite a while ago but I just found your site today. I must say I really appreciate all that you have written. I am a high school senior this year, and I often end up thinking about all of this. I am currently in the boat that you stress not getting into--the overloaded one. I manage, but I am always behind. I won't be making that mistake again though :) Luckily it does not effect my severely. Indeed, I often muse over this exact concept you have written about. I agree whole heartedly, and I would like to add one last thing: I believe that it is the journey to the result that matters. It is why we say that failing is only an obstacle to overcome. We will never, in my mind, overcome any given concept entirely; but that, in fact, does not matter. Life is a journey and the journey is what matters. The end result, while satisfying, does not give anything more than a sense of accomplishment. Your personal happiness does not sprout from your accomplishments, it arises from the innumerable events that precede it. Simply my ruminations :) Hope you enjoyed them. Looks like you published this article quite a while ago but I just found your site today. I must say I really appreciate all that you have written. I am a high school senior this year, and I often end up thinking about all of this. I am currently in the boat that you stress not getting into–the overloaded one. I manage, but I am always behind. I won’t be making that mistake again though :) Luckily it does not effect my severely.
Indeed, I often muse over this exact concept you have written about. I agree whole heartedly, and I would like to add one last thing: I believe that it is the journey to the result that matters. It is why we say that failing is only an obstacle to overcome. We will never, in my mind, overcome any given concept entirely; but that, in fact, does not matter. Life is a journey and the journey is what matters. The end result, while satisfying, does not give anything more than a sense of accomplishment. Your personal happiness does not sprout from your accomplishments, it arises from the innumerable events that precede it.
Simply my ruminations :) Hope you enjoyed them.

]]> By: 21 Must-Read Articles on Happiness | Hack that Blog http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-6235 21 Must-Read Articles on Happiness | Hack that Blog Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:39:32 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-6235 [...] How To Be Happy [...] […] How To Be Happy […]

]]> By: 21 Must-Read Articles on Happiness | Marc and Angel Hack Life http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-6023 21 Must-Read Articles on Happiness | Marc and Angel Hack Life Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:57:48 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-6023 [...] How To Be Happy [...] […] How To Be Happy […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Kristianne Simplified Her Life, Demolished Stress, and Became More Successful http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5412 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Kristianne Simplified Her Life, Demolished Stress, and Became More Successful Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:16:10 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5412 [...] Kristianne (not her real name), an undergraduate at Regis University. Inspired by my recent post on How to Be Happy, Kristianne shared with me her own story of transformation. In this tale, she took a machete to her [...] […] Kristianne (not her real name), an undergraduate at Regis University. Inspired by my recent post on How to Be Happy, Kristianne shared with me her own story of transformation. In this tale, she took a machete to her […]

]]> By: Funky Jane http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5377 Funky Jane Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:33:59 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5377 Hey, That was a great post. I think that you find happiness when you have a greater sense of purpose. N it is a never ending process .. something that you have to work on internally. It is not influenced by external factors, but rather something that you feel within yourself. Thanks so much for that! <code>http://www/funkyinspiration.blogspot.com</code> Hey,
That was a great post. I think that you find happiness when you have a greater sense of purpose. N it is a never ending process .. something that you have to work on internally. It is not influenced by external factors, but rather something that you feel within yourself.

Thanks so much for that!
http://www/funkyinspiration.blogspot.com

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5232 Study Hacks Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:19:28 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5232 @Kate: Good to hear it Kate. New starts are always exciting -- at least to me -- because you have the freedom to construct things just as you want them. @Kate:

Good to hear it Kate. New starts are always exciting — at least to me — because you have the freedom to construct things just as you want them.

]]> By: Kate Zuser http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5194 Kate Zuser Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:23:11 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5194 Great entry. I find it inspirational to my current situation. I am planning to transfer to a different college for next fall. Your blog is helping to keep me on track with making a smooth transition for the upcoming change. Great entry. I find it inspirational to my current situation. I am planning to transfer to a different college for next fall. Your blog is helping to keep me on track with making a smooth transition for the upcoming change.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5173 Study Hacks Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:25:59 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/21/how-to-be-happy/#comment-5173 @bennie: I'm glad that you have more than just classes in your sights. But you definitely figure out how to engage in your schoolwork as well. I think that balance -- a reasonable number of interesting classes plus a reasonable number of meaningful activities -- proves key. @n311: I don't know as much about medical school, but I think that during rotations you're not going to have much control over the simplify piece. However, becoming a doctor probably counts as a goal concordant with your values and there is a lot to be gained by going out of your way to focus on what's exciting and interesting about the whole process...so, I guess, in the end, you can't apply all the advice, but some key pieces can make a difference... @bennie:

I’m glad that you have more than just classes in your sights. But you definitely figure out how to engage in your schoolwork as well. I think that balance — a reasonable number of interesting classes plus a reasonable number of meaningful activities — proves key.

@n311:

I don’t know as much about medical school, but I think that during rotations you’re not going to have much control over the simplify piece. However, becoming a doctor probably counts as a goal concordant with your values and there is a lot to be gained by going out of your way to focus on what’s exciting and interesting about the whole process…so, I guess, in the end, you can’t apply all the advice, but some key pieces can make a difference…

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