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The One Amazing Predictor of Future Happiness
Happiness has been one of humanity’s most debated and sought-after goals. While definitions of happiness vary across cultures and philosophies, one fascinating perspective suggests that happiness strongly correlates with whether or not a person pursues their childhood dreams — regardless of success or failure.
From the age of 14, I wanted to be a PGA Tour pro. I followed that dream for almost a decade before I came to the harsh realization that good was not nearly good enough. Still, the dream took me to America, got me a two-year golf scholarship, and the connections I made at the club helped me make a million bucks by my early thirties.
Many years ago, I read in Forbes a thought-provoking study highlights that individuals who chase their childhood aspirations, even if they fail after pursuing them, tend to exhibit higher levels of life satisfaction than those who never attempted to realize their early ambitions. This concept challenges traditional notions of success and failure, emphasizing that the journey itself holds intrinsic value.
