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What People Are Saying
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sample quotes, …
Sex? /Age? /Vocation?
F/50/secretary
“To find a partner in life, a companion who loves to do things I like to do. Share my life with someone I care about. “
F/32/secretary
“Nothing makes me happy! “
M/37/commercial real estate executive
“Hot Rod Magazine and Cherry Garcia Ice Cream."
F/33/housewife
“To be left alone. “
F/38/production manager
“Being unemployed. “
F/12/student
“Money... “
F/36/ad agency media planner
“Finding true love. “
F/13/student
“A Suburban [GMC or Chevy Truck]. “
F/44/secretary
“Just having my family. “
M/33/ad sales rep -- entrepreneur
“Free time. “
M/47/county employee
“Peace and quiet. “
M/4/preschool
“Power Rangers, vanilla ice cream and Thomas the Tank Engine. “
F/28/hair stylist
“My animals! “
M/44/construction worker
“Nothin' & Everythin'. “
F/27/hair stylist
“Nothin'.“
M/48/franchiser
“I'm not really sure."
M/46/private investigator
“To dive [scuba] outside the country.“
F/30/ad sales rep
“Just want to have fun... adventure!“
F/30/law office manager
“Be able to rise up in the morning and start a new day.“
M/43/sales manager -- Film Industry
“Money...“
M/70/retired
“To have our kids be happy... and my wife.“
F/70/housewife
“Still have my husband “
F/43/school teacher
“Family and my pets.“
M/35/parcel truck driver
“Good weather!“
F/13/student
“God, church... and a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with the gold accent package.“
M/68/retired
“God & family. “
F/29/publishing sales associate
“Money... and a day of beauty... from the beauty parlor.“
F/33/magazine editor
“Being unemployed... at home.“
M/31/Really Big Box Store
“Get a day off and go some place relaxing.“
F/44/school teacher
“To travel to France.“
M/24/stock broker
“Still searching.“
F/50/administrative assistant
“To find or obtain peace."
M/31/philosopher by night -- software engineer by day
“Happiness is the conjunction of an intimate relationship with God, devoted relationship with God, and a general well-being of yourself and others.“
F/61/secretary
“Happiness is my grandson bursting into a blissful smile when he spies me entering his house: 'Ga' ma!“
M/43/construction worker
“Riding a CR 350 [motorcycle].“
M/45/painting company owner
“Being with close friends.“
M/12/student
“Just Nintendo.“
M/44/travel industry representative
“To be on a beach in the South of France.“
F/36/directory publisher's rep
“Dream big and dare to fail.“
M/49/Box store department manager
“To get by each day, and always have my kid close by. “
M/19/personal trainer
“Good relationship with my family.“
F/46/Dental Hygienist
“My family, God, a good exercise routine, and a big glass of red wine.“
M/40/aerobics instructor
“Knowing that I've made a positive difference in people's lives.“
F/60/secretary
“Sitting by a rock next to a brook or stream... a raptorial setting.“
F/31/housewife
“My kids.“
M/39/advertising manager
“To be able to control everything [but haven't been able to yet].“
M/35/actor
“To live life!“
M/44/engineer, father, husband
“The knowledge of my epitaph could read, 'The world was a better place with a person like him.“
F/25/flight attendant
“My family.“
M/58/aircraft maintenance trainer
“God and family. “
F/43/cost analyst
“The sun, beach, and warm ocean waves, and a great book and family to come home to.“
F/34/hair stylist
“Looking at myself!“
F/30/manicurist
“Getting along with my husband.“
M/28/butcher
“Golf.“
M/30/Construction
“My wife.“
F/32/cosmetologist
“Seeing my niece.“
M/36/construction
“Life."
F/36/homemaker
“Doing crafts.“
F/48/office administrator
“Being on vacation.“
M/23/Student
“Summer break.“
M/50/Insurance Sales
“When you want someone to love you, open your heart. When you want someone to obsess with you, close it.“
M/36/Law enforcement Officer
“To serve & protect...“
F/44/Waitress
“Peace, and that others be happy.“
M/25/Construction worker
“Parties...“
F/36/Computers
“Being with my family.“
F/29/hair stylist
“PartiHa-ha-ha.“
F/13/student
“America On-Line.“
F/39/Domestic Engineer
“I love to give opportunities to my kids that I was not able to do as a kid. And, we give to first responder charities on a regular basis.“
F/9/ “A” student and ace sports player
“I enjoy teaching my younger brother. In scouts we made goody bags for wildfire evacuees.“
F/52/Big box lumber store
“To finish the never-ending remodel on our home..“
M/41/ Health club trainer
“To help people have a healthier life.“
F/66/ Domestic Engineer
“No matter how you get, it’s always exciting to give to the kids and grandkids, and others in need.“
M/2/Ultimate Toddler
“My pad [iPad] and Stinky & Dirty [cartoon].“
M/102/Retired Engineer
“To feel like I’m 50 or 60, again.“
M/52/Stockbroker
“My family, motorcycle riding – including off-roading – around the country, and helping others.“
M/72/Home improvement store
“Family and health..“
M/43/Counselor
“Family, family, family, friends, work, and God.“
M/50/Superstore
“My family, church, and hoping I can quit my second job.“
M/23/Big box store
“My parents, and getting to college, finally.“
M/50/Motorcycle dealer shop
“To break away from work and ride.“
M/27/Gardener
“Taking care of my family makes me happy. And to be able to attend church each week.“
F/38/Lab tech
“To find a good man and travel the world.“
F/25/College student
“To meet a great guy for a wonderful life journey, and finish college (laughing).“
F/32/Teacher
“My family! To show my students education is important to a successful life.“
M/72/Ranch hand
“I remain working, and to make sure my wife is taken care of.“
F/54/Nurse
“To make a difference in this world.“
M/17/Student
“To get into a good college.“
M/18/Student
“To be able to get a half way decent car when I graduate from high school, and get a good job.“
M/44/Contractor
“That my bones last a few more years, and I can have a wonderful retirement with my wife.“
F/62/Writer and editor
“To know people can trust me because I refuse to wear masks or to withhold facts that aren’t favorable to me.”
M/65/Apartment maintenance specialist
“Knowing my boss trusts me to always do what’s best for the company. Having the freedom to make decisions and set my own schedule because of that trust.“
M/75/Retired county employee
“To stay healthy, and travel as much as possible with my dear Mary.“
F/80/Retired city employee
“Retain my health, what’s left of it, and travel to new places. Make sure my grandkids are okay.“
M/33/Law enforcement officer
“To serve and protect, and come home safe to my family each day. And driving my 1967 Chevy Chevelle.“
F/33/Nurse
“To help as many people as possible, for me to healthy, church time, and have fun with my wonderful family. That’s try happiness!“
M/52/Doctor
“To make sure I give my patients the proper care, and to always make sure my family is happy; and me, too.“
M/68/Box store manager
“To be able to work a few more years, make some money, and enjoy retirement with my wonderful wife.“
M/52/Doctor
“To make sure I give my patients the proper care, and to always make sure my family is happy; and me, too.“
M/68/Box store manager
“To be able to work a few more years, make some money, and enjoy retirement with my wonderful wife.“
F/45/Marketing Manager
“To take care of my two kids, and try to make the right decisions for my organization every day. That makes me content.“
M/25/Painting company owner
“To keep my fiancée happy and live each day to the fullest.“
M/53/Motorcycle dealership
“Seriously, get a few more days off. To spend more time with the teen kids, including going to Six Flags for the day.“
M/15/Student
“To run away from home. JUST KIDDING! I love my parents and sister, and they are the center of my happiness.“
F/44/Baker
“My husband and kids make me the happiest, especially when I see the expressions on their faces when I bring home fresh goods from the bakery. Oh, yes, to have my camera club and church. Personally, I love chocolate [laughing].”
F/19/Waitress
“Take care of my husband, and honor my family and church. And to travel to exotic places.“
M/50/Superstore
“My family, church, and hoping I can quit my second job.“
The Secret Of A Happy Life
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Surveys have been conducted off and on over the past two decades. The website reflects a sampling of the results. Interviews were conducted in person, through E-mail, phone, and text messages. The results of the interviews motivated Ward to write Happiness to the 10th Power, a self-help book.
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