- Around the world, consumerism is the BIGGEST suppressant of happiness
- The happiest temperature is 13.9°C, 57°F
- 43% of people who attend church service weekly are happier than the 23% who said they do not
- Married people are 10% happier than unmarried people.
This week, The Dudes explore the surprising secret to happiness, how to avoid depression, and the processes and mindset to lasting happiness.
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Joe’s Stuff:
Win for the week:
The podcast is on all major podcast outlets, and the website is coming along.
30-Day Challenge:
Joe has lost 8 pounds so far despite not getting his steps in.
Resource:
National Alliance on Mental Health
Quote:
“Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime!” – Father Lawrence G. Lovasik
Curt’s Stuff:
Win for the week:
Continued progress on setting up our podcast. Curt’s wife asked to listen to Dudes in Progress.
30-Day Challenge:
Curt lost 8 pounds, he’s meeting his 7,000 daily steps goal, and feels strong momentum.
Resource:
Quote:
“If you want happiness for an hour—take a nap. If you want happiness for a day—go fishing. If you want happiness for a year—inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime—help someone else.” – Chinese Proverb