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Back by Popular Demand: Quiz–Are You Drifting?

Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Quiz — Are you drifting? I hear from readers so often about the notion of “drift” that I’m re-posting this quiz from a few years ago. What is “drift”? Drift is the decision you make by not deciding, or by making a decision that unleashes consequences for which you don’t …


“Happiness is a Choice.” True or False? Plus the Weekly video.

People often tell me is that “Happiness is a choice.” They say this with such emphasis, and such conviction, that I can tell that this is a very meaningful insight for them; it’s also one of the most widespread observations about happiness. I understand what this means. But for me – and I’m just speaking for myself – it’s very …