Happiness Is A Skill - Issue #61 - The 51% Theory, or, Factual Optimism

How do we find happiness when we are still depressed or in antidepressant withdrawal?

We don’t. At least, we don’t aim for big changes. Instead, we go for getting it right 51% of the time.

If we quantify happiness onto a scale that ranges from 0% happy to 100% happy, every decision we make alters our position on the scale. If we can get our life to a 51% …