Everyone deserves to be HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL. Unfortunately, too many people never achieve that goal. Some blame others and say it was bad luck. Some blame themselves and say they just didn't try hard enough. In other words, they make limiting assumptions about their life. But what if we make assumptions that lead to positive changes in our beliefs and behaviors, and drive our own success and happiness? What assumptions would those be and what steps should we take to act on them? The 7 Assumptions That Drive Success & Happiness answers those questions by drawing on the stories of successful and happy people, combined with rigorous research to create seven core conventions that enable a successful and happy life. 1st Assumption: Success is a self-defined social construction.2nd Assumption: Your story is a first-person narrative.3rd Assumption: Life is always in progress.4th Assumption: You are going to have ups and downs.5th Assumption: No person is an island.6th Assumption: It seemed like a good idea at the time.7th Assumption: You will become who you surround yourself with.Along with these basic principles, The 7 Assumptions That Drive Success & Happiness also includes actionable steps that you can take today to begin applying these concepts and making better progress towards your life goals.