Most people's goals are practical—attending a good university, landing a good job, and making a few million dollars. But when these goals are met quickly, they often lose direction and simply raise the bar—from millions to tens of millions or even billions.
Happiness is not only about what we possess; it is also about what we are spared from. Yet most people can only see the visible gains and losses, what is present and what is absent, while failing to notice the invisible blessings of being spared misfortune.