The Castle of Happiness

Happiness cannot be achieved through shortcuts; it takes work.

In life, there are five far-reaching virtues that build the bridge to the castle of happiness: self-control, emotional stability, daily habits, having a purpose in life, and, most importantly, willpower, which is the foundation of education, even more so than intelligence.

In contrast to the many self-help books that promise to help us achieve happiness in five minutes, Dr Rojas argues that absolute happiness is a pipe dream. What is within our reach is relative happiness: a sense of fulfilment that comes from living at peace with ourselves and with others.