A client stopped in the other day to share a positive story. She didn't have a booked training session. And she was in her street clothes but went out of her way to share how training with us for the past year has changed her life. During the conversation certain themes came up that summarized what allows for a happy life. This list isn't complete by a long shot. But sometimes it's easier to start with the basics. Sometimes it makes more sense to start with a few things than to try and do everything. Here's a quick replay of three elements that will lead to happiness. 1. Invest in YourselfWould you bet on yourself? It doesn't matter what your profession, do you consider yourself among the best? Or do you consider yourself to be the best? I remember being at a business event in Las Vegas and the presenter asked us if we would bet on ourselves. And he asked the room filled with hundreds of coaches and trainers who was the best. You can imagine that's an usual situation for many people to be in. If you put your hand up to identify yourself as the best does that make you arrogant? Or cocky? I don't think so. Only if you believe you created yourself and you alone are responsible your accomplishments. Otherwise if you give credit to God for your existence and for others along the way for the skills and abilities you've developed than you aren't cocky or arrogant. You are simply appreciative of the gifts and opportunities you have had. And you also realize that you have a responsibility to develop your gifts and abilities as much as possible. This not only helps us to be the best version of ourselves that we can be but...