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 Principlesis 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 themDiscover deeper purpose and live it outAccept where they are, and then move forwardForgive themselves and others, easily and consistentlyRaise personal standards to live a life of excellenceBuild resilience in order to face difficult times and still thriveDiscover their own internal resources | Thrive Principles by Lee H. Baucom, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters