Many people think that when they become rich and successful,happiness will natrually follow.Let me tell you that nothing is further from the truth.The world is full of very rich people who are as miserable as if they were living .We have read stories about movie stars who committed suicide or died from drugs.Quite clearly,money is not the only answer to all the problems.
Wealth obtained through dishonest means does not bring happiness.Lottery winnings do not bring happiness.Gambles winnings do not bring happiness.To my mind,the secret to happiness lies in your successful work,in your contribution towards other’s happiness and in your wealth you have earned through your honest effort.If you obtaine wealth through luck or dishonest means,you will know that it is ill earned money.If you get money by taking advantages of others or by hurting others,you won’t be happy with it.You will think you are a base person.
Long-term happiness is based on honesty,productive work,contribution,and self-esteem.Happniess is not an end;it is a process.It is a continuous process of honest,productive work which makes a real contribution to others and makes you feel you are a useful,worthy person.As Dr.Wayne wrote,"There is no way to happiness .Happiness is the way."There is no use saying "Some day when I achieve these goals,when I get a car,build a house and own my own business,then I will be really happy."Life just does not work that way .If you wait for certain things to happen and depend on external circumstances of life to make you happy,you will always feel unfulfilled.There will always be something missing.

I don't know how it is to have a lot of money because I have never had it but I think somehow that if you have alot of money then you can be 99% happy.