EP #234: 5 Sources of Joy for the Holidays (and the rest of the year)

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Written By Robert DePasquale

Stop trying to be happy.

Joy is so much more important.

A state of joy is such a powerful thing because it is sustainable. I am a fan of happiness - just not as pursuit. You can’t expect to happy all the time so you are setting yourself up for failure and an unfulfilling pursuit.

The holiday season is known for being filled with joy but there is one thing I don’t like about this - these things don’t have to be saved for a one time during the year. You can celebrate and be joyful all year long.

I find that the more often you are in a state of joy the more chances you have to experience happiness. You are acutely aware of things that will make you happy. You also tend to make other people happy, which in turn, makes you happy. It’s a great loop to be.

I thought I’d share some “holiday” joys that really don’t have to be saved for only December.

Have a joyous and generous holiday season. 🙌🏼

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What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:

  • Why I don’t try to be happy

  • The importance of joy

  • About a generous spirit

  • How the people we love can bring us joy

  • About the attitude of gratitude

  • How to disconnect

  • How to work hard, play hard, and rest hard

  • How to find joy in the change of seasons

Quotes Worth Sharing:

  • “Stop trying to be happy.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “I want the whole year to be fun.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Happiness is a result of things that happen in your life.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “If you’re celebrating generosity now, why can’t you celebrate it all the time?” - Bob DePasquale

  • “How many times do we take these people for granted?” - Bob DePasquale talking about the people we love

  • “Keep the attitude of gratitude.” - Bob DePasquale speaking as a motivated employee

  • “Find the special moments for the things you have.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “You just gotta take time off.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Balance is impossible.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Take your breaks throughout the year.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “We love frosty the snowman.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “I don’t guarantee much being in the financial industry.” - Bob DePasquale

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