We have some very innovative ideas that we are working on. I thought it would be wise to find out what actually makes people happy. Here is some insight from Happy a documentary I saw on Netflix.
What everyone says makes you happy BUT is FALSE:
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Extrinsic goals :: Things outside of yourself you obtain.
- Money – wealth
- Image – looks
- Status – popularity
These pursuits will actually make you LESS happy.
Here is what will actually make you HAPPY:
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Intrinsic motivations :: Things that are developed from within.
- Personal growth – where you grow into what you where meant to do
- Relationships – where you share life with others
- Serving – focusing on things and people outside you own needs
When I first saw the list of what makes you happy I was struck by how similar it is to what we offer at CGA.
- Personal development (personal growth)
- Discipleship (relationships)
- Community (relationships)
- Apprenticing (serving)
I think we are on the right track with the CGA. It is the rest of Adventures staff that the ELP is starting to give greater attention to. My team is focusing on the development of staff. Increasing their personal growth.
If we can put effort into developing and growing our staff I think we will find everyone happier, a more productive organization, and a smiley Seth Barnes. 🙂
