Happiness Is A Habit

Harry Hoover
Nov 7 · 2 min read

“Happiness is a habit,” said American writer/philosopher Elbert Hubbard, “cultivate it.” “Happiness depends upon ourselves,” Aristotle wrote. I believe he and Hubbard were on to something.

Researchers have shown that 48% of our happiness is hard-wired into our genes. The University of Minnesota studied twins separated at birth to determine this.

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Harry Hoover

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Harry is a copywriter & the author of Get Glad: Your Practical Guide To A Happier Life, Moving to Charlotte: The Un-Tourist Guide, & Born Creative.

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