The secret to professional happiness

One of my recent summer reads, The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, explored a variety of reasons why humans feel happiness and how to retain the happiness.


From discussing renowned philosophers to the complexities of brain neurons, here is a very condensed version of some of the insight I took away:

For one, we humans are social beings, not solitary. We are meant to interact with one another and so, one source of happiness is to surround yourself with people who give you (and forgive my cliché) that warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

Another tip I gained from the book’s research—there are three types of professional levels we can choose to have: a job, a career, or a calling.

Those who attain their “calling,” typically seem happier. This most likely is because they’re doing what they feel they are meant to do.

Tying these two concepts together, we as social beings usually find our “calling” when we’re doing something that matters by helping others or giving to others.

“When doing good (doing high-quality work that produces something of use to others) matches up with doing well (achieving wealth and professional advancement), a field is healthy,” states Haidt, in summarizing his research from various psychologists.

I guess it struck me as so poignant because that is, in essence, the motto of Shaklee:

Do well by doing good.

If you’re wondering what your calling may be, or if you’re searching for an opportunity to be part of a profession that does well by doing good, maybe this is it.

Why not explore a career that would allow you to impact an immense number of people—bringing them newfound health and a better quality of life— while earning a substantial living too.

If this sounds interesting to you, or if you know of someone who may be interested, check out Shaklee’s Drive the Dream incentive program.