Happy vs. Joyful
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Daily Lives Podcast
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Is there a difference between happiness and joy? Dig into what Matthew McConaughey has said about how to find joy by defining your own success.
We also dive into the daily life of Virginia Allen. Virginia has lived in places from DC to Africa and shares how to navigate transitional seasons, develop an attitude of thankfulness, and ask deeper questions to connect with others.
Shownotes:
Motivational Speech Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0p1fjLPjYQ
Matthew McConaughey's Speech Transcript - https://time.com/collection-post/3881954/matthew-mcconaughey-graduation-speech-university-of-houston/
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