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Article of Interest: Time As a Means to Happiness

New research takes a fresh look at the topic of happiness.  You can run a successful business and make a ton of money but what if happiness is not something you feel?

According to "If Money Doesn't Make You Happy, Consider Time," the authors discuss how happiness is indeed a consequence of the choices people make.

So what can people do to increase their happiness? Their answer is surprisingly simple: spend your time wisely. Careful though.

You will be surprised to learn how people spend their time.

Although happiness is clearly relevant for individuals, businesses should also pay attention. Building a workforce of highly qualified, hard-working, and loyal employees is an essential aspect of staying competitive in today's global markets. Therefore, being concerned about employee happiness is not just a moral thing to do, but it makes smart business sense as well.

Read the entire article along with discovering the five time-spending happiness principles here.

And the author's tip to finding the best road to happiness?   Spend time with the people you love doing the things you love.  

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If Money Doesn't Make You Happy, Consider Time," Jennifer Aaker, Melanie Rudd, Cassie Mogilner, Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2011.

Posted by:  Women Presidents' Organization Chicago 

Website of Interest: ecorner

Browse the ecorner: Stanford University's Entrepreneurship Corner brought to you by Stanford Technology Ventures Program and discover popular videos, podcasts and speakers -- all on the subject of building a business. Find something that suits your needs.

Try this video on for size:

Tips for Entrepreneurs (by Larry Page and Eric Schmidt, Google -- 2002).

Tip #1: Just don't settle. Especially with employees, it is very important to find great people you are compatible with.

Do you find this to be true? Google sure has.

Podcast of Interest: CEO of Google Talks About Leading Innovation

Listen to what Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google, has to say about leading innovation, entrepreneurship (how you can tell when someone is an entrepreneur!) and career advice.