I learned the first one early on, happiness is a bit of an adult fairytale, like Santa Claus. You’ll always end up reaching for something new, and you realize you rarely gain satisfaction for the stress.
I also found this meme really summarized the problem:
Striving for happiness will only lead you to ruin.
Strive for effectiveness, and enjoy the happiness you find on the way there.
I learned the first one early on, happiness is a bit of an adult fairytale, like Santa Claus. You’ll always end up reaching for something new, and you realize you rarely gain satisfaction for the stress. I also found this meme really summarized the problem: