By Elina (Xiang Qingyi) from2402

Hello everyone,I'm Elina from2402.

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word “success”? A high-paying job, a big house, or a reputation that makes you stand out in the crowd? For a long time, we’ve been told that we need to chase success first, and happiness will naturally follow. But today, I want to ask you: Is that really the case?

Let’s think about the students who burn the midnight oil just to get into a top university. They believe that once they hold that admission letter, they’ll be happy. Let’s think about the professionals who work overtime every day, sacrificing family dinners and weekend trips to climb the corporate ladder. They’re convinced that a promotion or a raise is the key to their happiness. But when they finally reach those goals, some of them find themselves asking: Is this all there is? The joy fades away quickly, and they start chasing the next “success” like a hamster on a wheel.

The truth is, happiness is not the reward of success—it’s the fuel of success.