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Traditional thinking suggests that if we toil hard and achieve our goals, we will be rewarded with happiness. Achor's research, however, indicates that this sequence is backward. Happiness is not merely the byproduct of success but is, in fact, a critical driver of it. Through extensive research, including over 200 studies involving more than 275,000 participants, Achor shows that positive emotions enhance our motivation, resilience, creativity, and productivity. In essence, cultivating happiness can provide us with a significant competitive edge in various aspects of our lives.