[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fAA0gwSg7cpRWX5WMHpfpdieuSgEtfLRoy9vzEu7VvRc":3,"$frDxGGPChIMyrA7VlJ6kguVwvYvKCPTCr5hqK9g7UnHg":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},120366,"Louis Binstock","L",4,null,"louis-binstock",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":60},[14,26,37,49],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":19,"quote_tag":20,"commentary":9},1075705,"The world's literature and folklore are full of stories that point out how futile it can be to seek happiness. Rather, happiness is a blessing that comes to you as you go along; a treasure that you incidentally find.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[21],{"id":22,"tag":23},4076377,{"id":24,"tag_name":25},253,"blessing",{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":9},1075691,"Very often we are our own worst enemy as we foolishly build stumbling blocks on the path that leads to success and happiness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[32],{"id":33,"tag":34},4076360,{"id":35,"tag_name":36},42801,"blocks",{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":48},1075682,"When all is said and done, success without happiness is the worst kind of failure.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[43],{"id":44,"tag":45},4076353,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},18,"happiness","**The Backstory**\nThis poignant phrase is often attributed to Louis Binstock, a 19th-century American writer and philosopher. Although the exact origin is unclear, it's believed to have been written during a period of personal turmoil in his life. As someone who struggled with depression and self-doubt, Binstock's words carry an air of authenticity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a sentimental expression of the importance of happiness. However, it actually highlights a crucial distinction: success is often defined by external measures (e.g., wealth, status, achievements), whereas happiness is a personal and subjective experience. The true innovation lies in Binstock's suggestion that even if one achieves outward success, they can still be considered a failure if their inner world remains unfulfilled.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider recalibrating your definition of success. Rather than solely focusing on external markers of achievement (e.g., promotions, awards), also prioritize experiences and activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to recognize when \"success without happiness\" is not the ultimate goal, but rather a potential pitfall that can lead to unfulfilled long-term consequences.",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},1075667,"Too often the shortcut, the line of least resistance, is responsible for evanescent and unsatisfactory success.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[55],{"id":56,"tag":57},4076327,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},19010,"line",{"currentPage":61,"totalPages":61,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":62},1,10]