I think when seeking this advice, you need to be aware of what people think will make them happy vs. finding people that are actually happy. It's easy to spout

I think when seeking this advice, you need to be aware of what people think will make them happy vs. finding people that are actually happy. It's easy to spout off things that in your head "will make you happy" -- but don't listen to those people. Since they haven't actually made it there. It's like how winning the lottery doesn't actually make people happy. Ask those people before they win the lotto, what would make them happy, I bet a good number of them would list winning the lotto. Ultimately, the lotto doesn't actually make them happier. (I think the key is that there is no state of absolute happiness. You have to "work" at being happy. Not necessarily through action, but perhaps by awareness.)