Choices Quote by Robin Sharma
“Happiness is the DNA of pleasure. My point is simply this: Pleasure comes from something on the outside. Happiness comes from within. It's a state you create by choice. It's a decision. It's an act of will.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Greatness Guide, 2016
Happiness originates internally, not from external pleasures; it is a deliberate, willful state created by choice.
In simple terms: Happiness is an internal choice, not external.
Key Takeaway
Choose happiness through intentional mindset.
Themes
happiness
choice
mindset
Mood
optimistic
empowering
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- goal setting
- habit formation
- cognitive reframing
- personal coaching
Key Concepts
internal locus of control
well‑being
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily practices reinforce internal happiness?
- How can you shift focus from external to internal?
A Different Perspective
External circumstances can still heavily influence mood.
