If You Want To Live Your Purpose, Go Against Your Short-Term Emotions

Jonas Ressem
Sep 8, 2018 · 5 min read

“True happiness… is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” — Helen Keller

When she was just a young girl, Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing. A limitation like this would have crushed most people — but not Keller. She…

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Jonas Ressem

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Psychology Author. Interested in Happiness, Health & Meaning. Author of ‘Nine Notes.’ http://jonasressem.com

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