How do I find joy? | Q+A

Happiness comes and goes. Fulfillment lasts. Fulfillment comes from relationships, belonging, and purpose.

Don’t seek happiness -- happiness will happen here and there. Seek fulfillment.

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Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single day feeling inspired, feel safe at work, and feel fulfilled at the end of the day, Simon is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and Find Your Why. His new book, The Infinite Game, will be released in 2019.

Simon’s WHY: To inspire people to do the things that inspire them so that, together, each of us can change our world for the better.

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[chamikarajayakody]

Don't seek happiness seek joy. Happiness will happen here and there. Thanks Simon

[StereoMyth]

Simon Sinek, there is so many good things to say about him, but one in particular is your smart simple and truth striking way to deliver your message to younger generations. Where anyone else would burt about the subject, you keep it simple but informed enough to digest, and youre
absolutely right with what you said!

[HumansOfVR]

I love this comparison of relationships & kids. Although we love them and the bigger picture we shouldn't have the silly notion we will be happy 24 hours 365 days a year

[andrew_ade]

This is so profound. Our society has become so impatient and intolerant of anything that brings discomfort or opposition to their views.

[mithrandir]

Happiness is weather... Joy is Climate!

[knowlightknowright]

Yes, you only know the difference when you FEEL IT in your heart and soul vs. lie to yourself, be in denial Big breakthrough for me!!! THANK YOU !!!!

[arminrau-makingstartupspro]

The thing is that the moments of joy or happiness are very brief. They are glimpses. By reminding ourselves of these little moments of joy that we are working towards, we will become joyful. And as far as relationships are concerned, I would say that it is important to have a great relationship with yourself first.

[solepurified]

Such a short video clip to watch but as always very substantial. Thank you for this! May you be blessed even more.

[LapidJudaism]

Very good! We just love your teachings on leadership. We use them in our synagogue staff meetings! Thanks so much.

[ThePowerWithinOnline]

I think we can choose to experience joy each day. It comes in short bursts and sustains us - from experiences that create belonging or use our gifts to serve a greater purpose.

[jianpuriammei]

So very clear and understandable when it comes from you. Thank you Sir. 💛

[adrianaguerrini]

Thank you for sharing all your ideas with us, with the world. I am fascinated with everything you say, and trying to learn and understand how things really should be in order to work for us. I'm fascinated with everything you say not because I believe it is THE TRUTH, but because it is something I had never thought or read, or heard before. Therefore, you are giving me something to think about, and try. Thank you, a lot.

[jacktoui]

Ask yourself every day if you are happy you find yourself that you are not After all, joy is something more real i think

[rollofenrir]

Easily one of the top 10 most intelligent and wise people on the planet

[EFTHEMIA]

At Happy Everyday, Happy means focused and present because happy is too vaguely defined. Happy Today, Happy Everyday. Joy does come from within and from flipping a script or changing narrative(s) in head about circumstances. External pleasures that we say make us happy really just gives us pleasure briefly, not long lasting. Long lasting in our head health is staying aware and present and being an active creator in the narrative(s) of our situations. Efi, regularly a work in progress.

[ChrisProuse]

So beautifully well said Simon. Brevity and levity :)

[kodoan]

Joy... or joyfulness is a state of being - not an emotion. It is the absence of the dualistic swinging back and forth from happy/sad, glad/mad, powerful/weak. It is that in between place that is described in philosophy and religion. Seek that absence of duality - that "middle path".... there, you will find God. There, you will find true joy.

[SLnCe]

Although I think it is a great explanation and advise (spot on!), I wouldn't call that (0:31) happiness but gratification, which is something temporary that usually satisfies a need. Happiness, joy and fulfilment are really synonyms.

[hassanmahmood]

After a happy day we are like my life is awesome and next day something goes wrong then all our optimism goes away and to the next happy day we are lost in search of happiness

[raymondtendau]

For success like happiness cannot be pursued, it must ensue.And it only does so as the unintended side effects of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than one's self.
‐Victor E .Frankl