Tag: happiness

  • Happiness: Because you get what you measure

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    By Elizabeth Merritt
    “The gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education, or the joy of their play.” —Robert F. Kennedy Humans are driven to succeed, so we mold our behavior to fit our definition of …

  • Tools for Exploring the Future

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    By Elizabeth Merritt
    This post is one of a series highlighting insights, recommendations and resources from TrendsWatch 2016, the latest edition of CFM’s annual forecasting report. Download your free PDF copy here. It may provoke some giggles that …

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