The Secret To Happiness Is Low Expectations By Barry Schawrtz

“The secret to happiness is low expectations” -Barry Schwartz. The Western world is facing a problem which is freedom. As a first world country, we are advancing immensely which can be beneficial or detrimental for us. Barry Schawrtz’s speech was based on the idea of choices and how we have so many options to choose from that we begin to have high expectations.

When are expecations are not met we tend to become miserable which can lead to depression and suicide. The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide. I agree with this statement because, I had difficulty choosing between the three videos that were assinged because I wanted to choose the best one! With many alternatives available, we end up unsatisfied because we are left with the infamous “What if” statement which can be daunting. At the end, we end up blaming our self. The last thing I like about his speech was the idea of a redistribution of wealth. If we do this, maybe we will feel appreciative with our choices. I enjoyed listening to Barry Schwartz and the topic he covered

I have been completing assignemnts before the due dates and I I learned that in order to produce good results, it is important to begin as early as possible in order to avoid mistakes. I have also started to use a journal. A journal will help me organize my due dates and other important events or meetings. I know that if I continue this habit, it will negatively impact me when I get into the work force. By organizing myself and balancing out my studies and my personal life, I can have time to enjoy both. I learned that if I want to be a great employee, prorastiantion can not be tolerated. Errors in my presenation, exeels or documents can lead me to be fired. Instead punctuality and time management are essential or else my employer will fire me. Asking questions is just as important in the workforce. In order to produce succesful results it is important to understand the