Does Progress Make You Happy?

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What’s the secret to being happy?

A terrific post in Inc. this week by Josh Linkner explained why happiness is progress.

There’s something about moving toward your most important goals that’s more fulfilling than anything. Because life truly is about the journey, rather than the destination.

If you lead others, clearing the path for progress is one of the most important things you can do. Making measurable progress each day is what gives people a sense of accomplishment. Teresa Amabile covers it well in The Progress Principle.

How does progress make you happy?