Excitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase. It is the cure-all. When people suggest you follow your "passion" or your "bliss," I propose that they are, in fact, referring to the same singular concept: excitement. This brings us full circle. The question you should be asking isn't, "What do I want?" or "What are my goals?" but "What would excite me?"

Which 20% of sources are causing 80% of my problems and unhappiness? Which 20% of sources are resulting in 80% of my desired outcomes and happiness?

Being selective-doing less-is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest.

I think willpower is very valuable.

To do the impossible, you need to ignore the popular.

Be bold and don't worry about what people think. They don't do it that often anyway.

Happiness has a very short half-life.