If I could show you a way to increase your lifetime income by over $1 million dollars, would you be interested? How about if I could show you a way to live 9 years longer and be healthier at the same time? Would that capture your attention?

I know those are old-time sales questions – and I’m not trying to set you up. There really is a simple way to make all that a reality. Be happy! Be happy with who you are and with what you already have.

According to Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason, “Your success won’t make you happy. Your happiness will make you successful.” And you know what? Research supports this statement.

Why am I telling you this? Because so many people have it backwards. They think they’ll be happy when they make $150,000 – yet when they do, it’s not sufficient. They think they’ll be happy when they drive the BMW – yet their happiness is short-lived.

But when you focus on loving what do, appreciating what you have and enjoying your relationships – you can be happy today. And, believe it or not, that happiness actually helps you achieve those otherwise elusive goals. Give it try! There’s no way you can lose with this sales tip.