Art Fettig, a friend of mine, passed away two years ago at the age of 91. Art was an international author and speaker, actor, playwright, and railroad executive. Art led a wonderfully long, happy, and rewarding life. Several years before he died, Art decided to share with the world his advice for achieving happiness. He said, “Don’t let the pursuit of money, power or material possessions become your master. It takes away all the fun. Realize that in life, the more you give, the more you’ll receive. But don’t give just to get something in return. That’s not giving, that’s trading. Learn to give for the pure joy of giving. That is the secret to happiness and the pursuit of happiness makes for one very rewarding life.”

One Sentence Wisdom

• “In order to be happy oneself, it is necessary to make at least one other person happy.” — Theodor Reik 
• “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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