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Happiness

Dr. K. Raja Gopal Reddy
Ph.D, FIII, FCII, FLMI, Chartered Insurance
Practitioner, Principal Officer
Topspot Insurance Broking Private Ltd.
(commercially known as 'insurancepe')

As insurance brokers we say that well invested money or some level of life insurance brings
happiness. But it is not that easy! Some studies find there is a relationship between basic income
and one's self-ascribed level of happiness.

uch is written on Happiness. Does money lead noticed that cars are a great place to philosophize? I am
M to or buy happiness? Google identifies over not sure why that is the case.
400 million results when queried for
"happiness."This article will lead us all to
money or some level of financial security or a bigger balance
towards an elusive destination called "durable Happiness in Money: We place the hope for happiness in
happiness." sheet; or in good health. Kindly note that wealth and
resources are neither necessary nor sufficient for genuine
Why 'durable happiness'? Because, we value happiness! We happiness. Hundreds of years and millions of lives provide
want our clients and country to experience durable ample evidence of what will not bring happiness.
happiness. This is not dependent on "attractive" life
circumstances. Happiness is contagious. Our colleagues, The list is extensive: Money. Fame. Power. Influence.
children, parents, friends will all join us when we find Success. Possessions. Experiences.Are the happiest people
"happiness" in the wake of our challenges, defeats, being the wealthiest or the most famous or powerful? No,
pressures and expectations and our losses. of course not! So, if THESE accomplishments do not secure
"happiness," what secures it? Where do we find it?
As insurance brokers we say that well invested money or
some level of life insurance brings happiness. But it is not The Ingredient of Happiness: Our lives are filled with ups
that easy! Some studies find there is a relationship between and downs, successes and failures, gains and losses. To be
basic income and one's self-ascribed level of happiness. clear, we all regularly experience losses. Some of our losses
are more serious. How we confront these losseshas
"Life Rox" : A couple of months ago, as I was waiting at the everything to do with finding happiness.
red traffic signal, a beautiful sports car stopped next to my
vehicle. Itsdriver was happy…I know this because it is written We lose our job or experience betrayal or the destruction
on his car! 'Life Rox' it read. On a side note, have you ever of a personal relationship, or fail a critical mission- all these

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