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A recent survey suggested that £25,000 a year is all people need to achieve their optimum level of happiness.
The research, by investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, revealed that although income levels have increased threefold since 1950, contentment levels have remained unchanged.
Though interesting, I think it is dangerous to put much weight on the plethora of research studies that put a dollar sign on happiness.
Happiness is a relative phenomena, a person earning a few dollars in one country could be as happy as a millionaire. For those who set a goal of earning £25,000 a year they may find happiness still elusive after achieving their dream.
What I do think is important is that people should aim for happiness in all aspects of their life. Remember in the context of their career, success may not make them happy but happiness will bring them closer to success.
Posted by Kevin Kelly at
April 7, 2006 10:11 AM