💡 Happiness means…
Maik Frank
26/06/2022

Happiness means…

“Happiness means that I get what I want.”

What do you think? Is this how it works?

In my opinion, it is true, but in a VERY limited way.

This kind of happiness by getting something is typically fleeting and short-lived. It feeds the ‘hedonic treadmill’. This is the realisation that most pleasures we get become routine fast, and we need to get the next thing to give us the same level of enjoyment.

I offer an alternative frame.

Read it slowly.

“Happiness means wanting what you have.”

Let this sink in.

Read it again.

“Happiness means wanting what you have.”

This comes from Rabbi H. Schachtel and is one of the wisest statements I know.

It offers a radical reframe and a way out of chasing the next thing.

Therefore, here’s a powerful coaching question for you.

Really, take a moment and think about it.

➡️ What do you have that you don’t want enough?

Does this focus you on precious things you take for granted?

If these short paragraphs triggered something for you, write me a short comment below.

I would love to know!

Have a great week ahead!

Maik

A few words about Maik

Maik is on a mission to give world-class coaching skills to every People Leader. He is a seasoned PCC Executive Coach, experienced online/offline Program Facilitator and founder of IntelliCoach.com, based in Singapore. He has a background in technology and governance and over 15 years of work experience in the mining, tech and coaching industry as a Specialist, People Leader and Coach. Maik has coached and trained more than 400 People Leaders to level up their communication impact and become more coach-like with their stakeholders. Why? The ability to help others without giving advice right away is still rare to be found. However, it is key to (1) building self-reliant, empowered teams and to (2) sustaining trusting and fast relationships with stakeholders in general.

Maik stands out by offering guaranteed measurable growth to his clients. He speeds up his their progress with an exciting mix of self-discovery, laser-sharp mental models, relevant skill practice and creative use of online technology. Maik also hosts the Coaching Leader Podcast (search for Intellicoach) to give Leaders anywhere in the world easy access to simple yet powerful coaching tools.

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