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I used to think happiness was something you earned, like a medal waiting at the finish line. I’d tell myself, “Once I get there, once I've done enough and achieved enough, I’ll feel happy.”

But the truth is, happiness doesn’t live at the finish line. It hides in the climb. It hides in the sometimes silent, messy effort of becoming just a little better than you were yesterday.

Think of a time when you felt most alive. Perhaps it was pulling an all-nighter on a project that mattered. Or nailing a song you’ve been practicing for weeks. Or finally making peace with someone you’ve hurt.

That satisfaction wasn’t just about the moment of completion. The satisfaction came from all the moments when you almost gave up and didn’t. The climb gives your ascension meaning.

We’re wired to think struggle means failure, but maybe it just means you’re in motion and taking action.

That's when things get hard, when your hands shake, when your brain won’t shut up. It’s when your growth quietly begins. Each setback teaches you patience. Each mistake toughens you up. The struggle isn’t a detour to happiness; it is the road itself.

Happiness is like a six-pack. You can’t get it in a day.

Happiness isn’t some prize that you get to collect once you've “made it.” It is that quiet pulse that you feel when you're trying, really trying, and know you're capable of more than you thought.

Those who feel most alive aren’t the ones who’ve arrived; they’re the ones still reaching.

Keep Trying

So when it gets hard, when the mountain feels endless, don’t pull back. That ache in your muscles and that flutter of uncertainty are signs of life expanding around you.

Keep climbing. That’s where happiness hides—in the striving, in the becoming, in the beautiful unfinished middle.

Sol TV Creator Jenny Jay shares a quick tip to sustain your happiness. The next time you feel amazing, write it down and schedule it as a future email to yourself. It’s a simple habit that feels like a virtual hug when you need it most.

Meet Skej — your new scheduling assistant. Whether it’s a coffee intro, a client check-in, or a last-minute reschedule, Skej is on it. Just CC Skej on your emails, and it takes care of everything: checking calendars, suggesting times, and sending out invites.

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