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Vivian Lim recounts her family's upheaval, inspiring her to choose happiness and pursue a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. Emphasizing the importance of positive experiences, purpose, and practical choices like quality time with loved ones and meaningful work for a happy life, supported by research.

Insights

  • Happiness is a decision that can be influenced by engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment, as exemplified by Peter's post-divorce journey towards happiness.
  • Practical choices like spending time with loved ones, prioritizing sleep, exercising regularly, and finding meaningful work are crucial elements in fostering a happy and fulfilling life, supported by research on happiness, productivity, and success.

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Recent questions

  • How did Vivian Lim find happiness?

    By realizing it's a decision and pursuing it.

  • What are some practical choices for happiness?

    Spending time with loved ones, exercise, meaningful work.

  • What did Vivian Lim learn from her father?

    Happiness is a decision and involves pursuing it.

  • How did Vivian Lim's career evolve?

    Spanning various locations in the hospitality industry.

  • What are the key elements of a happy life?

    More positives than pain, meaning, purpose, diverse experiences.

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"Choosing Happiness: Vivian Lim's Inspiring Journey"

  • Vivian Lim recounts her family's upheaval at age 10, with her parents announcing a move and divorce.
  • Her father, Peter, initially struggled post-divorce but chose happiness by engaging in activities he enjoyed.
  • Inspired by her father's choice, Vivian realized happiness is a decision and pursued it herself.
  • This led her to a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, spanning various locations.
  • Vivian emphasizes that a happy life involves more positives than pain, meaning, purpose, and diverse experiences.
  • She shares practical happiness choices: spending quality time with loved ones, getting adequate sleep, regular exercise, and engaging in meaningful work.
  • Research supports these choices, showing their impact on happiness, productivity, and success.
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