Being successful Quote by Herman Cain
“It is wise to keep in mind that no success or failure is necessarily final. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2015
Success and happiness are not cause‑effect; happiness fuels success, and loving your work leads to achievement.
In simple terms: Happiness leads to success, not the other way around.
Find joy in your work to succeed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- personal development
- team management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What brings you joy in daily tasks?
- How can you align work with personal values?
Focusing solely on outcomes can ignore necessary effort and resilience.