Thomas Jefferson penned the phrase "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," declaring them in the Declaration of Independence to be inalienable rights. He would no doubt fall over in his rocker if he glimpsed the insatiable appetite we have developed in our modern-day pursuit of happiness 240 years later. Our goals and aspirations bear little resemblance to those of Jefferson and his contemporaries. With our basic needs met long ago, even the most needy among us live better than anyone in his time, and yet as a society we are far from satisfied...

Our Insatiable Pursuit Part 1

It appears that in America and many other parts of the world as well, we are at a cultural crossroads. Industry and technology have completely transformed society in the past century, and even greater fundamental shifts are expected with the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics. Global corporations have greater wealth and influence than many governments. And the ecological impact of our productivity revolution has been catastrophic. Surely it’s time to reassess our perception of happiness. With such monumental looming problems on the table, many people understandably have the attitude, what can I possibly do to change the world? Perhaps a better question is, what can I do to change MY world?

Our Insatiable Pursuit Part 2: Creating Sustainable Happiness

Woman to Woman interview with Kelly Flannery, President & CEO of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce

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