Spending on oneself does not boost wellbeing. However, spending money on others does -- and it appears to be as important to people's happiness as the total amount of money they make.
Tom RathEven if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually.
Tom RathTalent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) × Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance)
Tom RathFrom the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to our shortcomings than to our strengths.
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