Why are Lottery Winners So Unhappy? - The Real Story about Happiness

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Life Lessons From Sad Lotto Winners- What I Learned Interviewing the CEO of Delivering Happiness

Lottery Winners are an unhappy bunch. Despite that $1.5 billion dollars was spent on the recent MegaMillions lottery. Why do people do it, when so many lottery winners are unhappy?

Delivering Happiness is a company started by Zappos. They've examined the science of happiness and they found that most people are utterly unable to predict what truly makes them happy.

Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happinessand I interviewed her on my online TV show, Mad Marketing TV. One of the slides she shared is below. Notice the processes outlined here.

Get a girlfriend/boyfriend, find a soulmate, get married, etc. Too many people confuse the early steps - getting a girl or boy friend, landing a new job, etc. with actual goal, Happiness.

Delivering Happiness found that people want a higher calling and to feel empowered. Why don't you check out Delivering Happiness today?

What do you think? We love to read comments and those who share on social media. Jeff Ogden is the President of Find New Customers and wants to deliver happiness to salespeople everywhere - quality sales leads. Check out our SCORE Demand Generation Program too.

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