If you’re less than happy with your life — either personally or professionally — the problem isn’t education, or upbringing , or a lack of opportunities, being held back by other people, or even bad luck. If you’re unhappy, the problem is you. While approximately 50 percent of your happiness (your “happiness set-point”) is determined by personality traits that are largely hereditary, the other 50 percent of your level of happiness is totally within your
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