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In The Dilbert Blog, Scott Adams proposes a book entitled The Happiness Formula (THF). THF is a series of formulas that defines success in life. The root formula might look like this:

happiness = health + money + relationships + meaning

Then THF recursively defines each variable, eventually revealing practical advice. Scott concludes that the book would be about 20 pages, and nobody would buy it.

Profitable or not, this is a powerful idea. At a glance, I know which variables I’m doing well, and which variables need work. Success seems more achievable when there are only four main variables.

Happiness Formula by Scott Adams