- Sometimes you come across research that's quite counterintuitive. In one study they found that happiness was linked to being selfish and being a taker. - It's also interesting to not think in these terms as well. Being a taker also means you've given someone else the joy of giving. ---- "While most well-being scientists laud the merits of a purposeful life, one 2012 study subverted that notion. “Happiness was linked to being a taker rather than a giver,” the research team wrote, “whereas meaningfulness went with being a giver rather than a taker. Higher levels of worry, stress, and anxiety were linked to higher meaningfulness but lower happiness.” - [Link](http://getpocket.com/explore/item/13-lessons-to-make-you-really-truly-happy-maybe)