Happiness has become a default goal for many people. Yet that goal seems to always elude those chasing it. Building a thriving life is recognizing that happiness is not a goal, but a side-effect. Thriving is about building a life of meaning and purpose, practicing forgiveness and gratitude, and creating a resilient self to deal with issues and struggles that arise throughout life. Thrive Principles is a roadmap for anyone looking to build a thriving life as well as for those looking to:

• Stop chasing happiness, and allow it to find them
• Discover deeper purpose and live it out
• Accept where they are, and then move forward
• Forgive themselves and others, easily and consistently
• Raise personal standards to live a life of excellence
• Build resilience in order to face difficult times and still thrive
• Discover their own internal resources