Are happiness and success are two different things?

Answer 1

I know an extremely savvy businesswoman who made almost a million dollars online last year. Every entrepreneur I know considers her to be wildly successful. But guess what? A few days ago, out of the blue, she told me that she's depressed. Why? "I'm burnt out and lonely. I just haven't taken enough time for myself lately," she said. "Wow!" I thought. "One of the most successful people I know isn't happy."

I also know a person who works almost all day in the sun in Parco(place I live) but gain less money for it . He's one of the most lighthearted, optimistic guys I've ever met - always smiling from ear to ear. But he sleeps in a van he co-owns with another surfer and they both frequently panhandle tourists for money. So while I can't deny that this man seems happy, I wouldn't classify his life as a success story.

"What will make me happy?" and "What will make me successful?" are two of the most important questions you can ask yourself. But they are two different questions.

Answer 2

Yes, happiness and success are two different things. Success generally refers to achieving goals or accomplishments, often tied to external measures such as wealth or achievements. Happiness, on the other hand, is a subjective feeling of contentment and well-being that comes from within. One can be successful without being happy, and vice versa.