Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get. –W.P. Kinsella
It is common wherein we relate happiness with success, however they are not the same. Success is like achieving/accomplishing something that you have worked for. It is exciting, but success is usually something external and can sometimes feel fleeting.
Success does not always bring contentment and true happiness comes when you stop chasing and start appreciating. Happiness, comes from within. You must have seen many people who do not have all the materialistic things, but they are happy. They’ve mastered “wanting what they get”—being grateful for the life they have right now. This doesn’t mean you stop working toward your goals. Instead, it’s about finding balance: enjoying the process of success without letting it define your happiness.
The key is shifting your mindset. Success feels great, but happiness lasts when you value what you already have. It’s about celebrating small wins, finding meaning in everyday life, and realizing that fulfilment doesn’t always come from “more.” When you combine ambition with gratitude, you create a life that’s not only successful but truly happy.
Empowering Tip: Gratitude turns success into lasting happiness.
