Success can mean vastly different things to different people. Image via Unsplash I hear people say, 'I'd be happy if I get a well-paying job,' or sometimes, 'I'd be happy if I get that car I've been eyeing.' And such comments make me question: Does success really guarantee happiness? Are we supposed to be happy only if we get the fine things we want? Let’s find out. You May Also Like: 5 Reasons Why Everyone Seems to be Doing Better Than You Stop seeing men who aren’t making their intentions clear The Connection Between Happiness and Success When I was young, I'd often be told to work hard, earn good grades, get a good job, have a great family, and I'd lead a happy life. It seemed like a straightforward formula: Success first, happiness later. Many of us grew up with this paradigm deeply ingrained in our minds, believing that the pursuit of success is the key to unlocking happiness. However, I came to realize that this formula was not as foolproof