Happy Lies

💭 “As long as you’re happy!” How many times have you been told that happiness is something you should chase, something you deserve, or something to prioritize above all else?

Let’s be real—that’s garbage. Happiness isn’t handed to you. It doesn’t magically appear just because you want it. It’s a byproduct of living a productive, purposeful life.

Why Most People Struggle to Find Happiness

Take a hard look around. Our generation (I’m 38 years old) and younger are obsessed with the idea of “happiness.” Yet, somehow, they’re the most miserable people on the planet.

By all accounts, when we first started our property investing journey, Lisa and I had what most people would call a brilliant life:
✔️ Great jobs
✔️ Healthy, happy kids
✔️ A beautiful home
✔️ Decent wages from successful careers

And yet, we weren’t happy.

What Was Missing?

Because we were avoiding the responsibility to live a bigger, better, freer, and more generous life.

We avoided it because it was:
❌ Filled with doubt
❌ Full of fear
❌ Requiring sacrifice
❌ Unfamiliar & overwhelming

But here’s the truth: happiness isn’t about comfort. It’s about growth.

The Real Secret to Happiness

True happiness comes from setting goals that stretch you beyond your limits and striving for something far greater than yourself.

🔥 Happiness is the reward for a life well-lived.

Steve McKnight said it best:

“Money won’t buy you happiness, but it will buy you business class, and that’s… pretty close.”

I remember hearing that from the great man back when business class was just a dream for us.

👉 Now we only travel business class. And every time, I remember Steve’s words because they are so profoundly true.

How to Start Building a Life That Brings Happiness

If you’re stuck in a cycle of chasing happiness but never finding it, here’s where to start:

1️⃣ Set Bigger Goals – Challenge yourself to pursue something meaningful.
2️⃣ Push Past Fear – Growth is always uncomfortable at first.
3️⃣ Take Responsibility – Stop waiting for happiness. Go after what you want.

🎯 Ready to Take Action?

💡 If you’re serious about building a life of purpose, responsibility, and success, it’s time to do the work.

🚀 Email, text or ring me—let’s talk about how you can take the first step toward a life of true happiness.