Money alone isn’t enough to bring happiness… happiness is when you’re actually truly ok with losing everything you have.
TONY HSIEH
TONY HSIEH
Tony Hsieh on happiness
Tony Hsieh70 quotes“Money alone isn’t enough to bring happiness… happiness is when you’re actually truly ok with losing everything you have.”
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Tony HsiehTony Hsieh Your brand is your culture.
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Tony HsiehTony Hsieh If someone is self-aware, then they can always continue to grow. If they’re not self-aware, I think it’s harder for them to evolve or adapt beyond who they already are.
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Tony HsiehTony Hsieh A bigger business is like a cruise ship: There are lots of amenities and you can go a lot further, but it’s harder to turn quickly.
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Tony HsiehTony Hsieh Problems are just mile markers. Each one we pass means we’ve gotten better.
Tony HsiehTony Hsieh If you’re worried about putting food on the table or putting a roof over your head, that stress is definitely will contribute to unhappiness, but once you have your basic needs met then incremental money.
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