No one would argue with the fact that our life is incredibly diverse. There's no chance of getting bored with it. Life is lled with surprises - some pleasant, some not so lovely - joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments.
Moments of incredible happiness can swiftly be replaced by mindless grief, and vice versa. Things that pleased us yesterday might become annoying today. We may tolerate a colleague's unpleasant habits for an extended period, only to suddenly erupt in indignation over one seemingly innocent joke. We might endure an unloved job or boss for years, only to abruptly declare, 'Enough!' There are thousands upon thousands of such situations in life.
This fantastic game, played by over seven billion people on the planet and offering us marvelous discoveries is life. Despite our life being nothing more than a moment from an evolutionary perspective, we still wish for our own moment to be as joyful, interesting, and harmonious as possible. I have not yet encountered people who desperately refuse to be happy, healthy, and wealthy.
What is happiness? It has been discussed, written about, and argued over since ancient times. Aristotle mentioned that happiness is the activity of the soul in the fullness of virtue. According to the 'notorious' Wikipedia, happiness is a state of 'the greatest inner satisfaction with the conditions of one's existence, completeness, and meaningfulness of life, the realization of one's vocation, and self-realization'. Everything seems simple and clear, but it's not. The phenomenon of happiness is studied by psychology, philosophy, physiology, sociology, religion, and economics. Hundreds of thousands of books, popular movies, and songs also contribute to the exploration of happiness.
I believe that our life constitutes a constant process of evolutionary change, based not only on anyone personal experiences, but also on the experiences of others. For an intelligent and inquisitive person, anyone they encounter is a source of wisdom, and life is genuinely a challenging yet incredibly intriguing game. Moreover, every individual can and should attain happiness. I consider myself happy.
Like most of you, I wasn't born into a family of millionaires. I went through kindergarten and grade school, actively engaging in sports. In my twenties, I ventured to conquer a vast metropolis with a mere 15 dollars in my pocket, not by choice but having unexpectedly awakened in a different country than the one I was born in one day. I pursued studies across various schools, institutes, and academies, culminating in a PhD in economics. I've traversed multiple industries and companies, overseeing thousands of people. I have befriended outstanding athletes, musicians, artists, and 'ordinary' individuals. My wife and I have contributed to raising our daughter, learning from my mistakes and setbacks, seeking compromises, and devising solutions to numerous problems. I've encountered thousands of people, ranging from heads of state and prominent corporate figures to ordinary folks in small towns and villages. Overall, my journey has been one of learning and continuous exploration of life.
