Happiness has become a default goal for many people. Yet that goal seems to always elude those chasing it. Building a thriving life is recognizing that happiness is not a goal, but a side-effect. Thriving is about building a life of meaning and purpose, practicing forgiveness and gratitude, and creating a resilient self to deal with issues and struggles that arise throughout life. Thrive Principles is a roadmap for anyone looking to build a thriving life as well as for those looking to: • Stop chasing happiness, and allow it to find them • Discover deeper purpose and live it out • Accept where they are, and then move forward • Forgive themselves and others, easily and consistently • Raise personal standards to live a life of excellence • Build resilience in order to face difficult times and still thrive • Discover their own internal resources
