This article is an extract of chapter #8 in Karl Moore’s best-selling book, “The 18 Rules of Happiness”.

“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney

We all dream of fast cars, expensive yachts and magnificent showcase homes.

But do these things really make us happy?

Research says – well, yes, actually. Let’s be honest. Anyone that says they’re happy while stone broke is probably lying. Having a little money behind you is always a great idea. Money makes things happen.

But even so, studies have shown that the happiness “created “by material goods is only ever temporary.

This article is an extract of chapter #7 in Karl Moore’s best-selling book, “The 18 Rules of Happiness”.

“Few of us ever live in the present, we are forever anticipating what is to come or remembering what has gone.” – Louis L’Armor

Some years ago, it was traditional in many British pubs to have an infamous sign hanging above the bar:

“Free Beer Tomorrow!”

It’s funny because, of course, “tomorrow” never comes.

But when you think about it, how many of us truly live our lives like that?

We spend so much time waiting to be happy in the future, or worrying about the past, that we forget to live in the moment. We fail to realize that happiness can only EVER be now.

This article is an extract of chapter #6 in Karl Moore’s best-selling book, “The 18 Rules of Happiness”.

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

We’ve all felt it.

That spark of happiness which ignites within us whenever we do a good deed for someone else.

We hold open the door for the elderly lady behind us, and she returns the favor with a loving, grandmother’s smile. You bring a box of chocolates into work for no particular reason, and get the warm attention of all your colleagues.

The truth is that doing things for other people really makes US feel great!

This article is an extract of chapter #5 in Karl Moore’s best-selling book, ‘The 18 Rules of Happiness.

“By letting it go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is beyond the winning.” – Lao Tzu

Emotions are the things that make us human.

When we cry, we’re experiencing emotion. When we’re fearful, we’re experiencing emotion. Whenever we’re angry, upset, passionate, greedy, scared – we’re experiencing emotion.

But sometimes emotions need reining in!