Happiness
- Happiness means different things to different people
- It can be described as a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment
- People enjoy spending time with family and friends
- Hobbies, sports and games can be a source of fun and enjoyment
- Some people see money as a source of happiness
- Other people define happiness as something deeper
- In order to be truly happy it is necessary to live a good life
- We need to feel that we are doing something useful with our lives
- Some people get a sense of achievement from their work
- Others find happiness in bringing up their children
- Religion or a sense of purpose can also be a source of happiness
Success
- People define success in different ways
- Some people get a sense of achievement from raising a family
- For others, success is defined by wealth or status
- We often think of rich and famous people as being successful in life
- Millionaires like Bill Gates are considered to be successful
- They have risen to the top in their chosen professions
- For some, being successful means achieving personal or professional goals
- They see success as the result of hard work
- Success in any field requires long-term planning and effort
Nature or Nurture
- Some people believe that our personalities are determined mainly by genetics
- We inherit our abilities and talents from our parents
- Others think that our education and upbringing are more important
- We develop according to the influences around us
- Our personalities and achievements depend more on nurture than nature
- Many people argue that we control our own destinies
- We can shape our own personalities
- By working hard we can achieve the goal that we put our minds to
- Many successful people are self-made
- We are not limited by our genetic characteristic or upbringing
