Happiness Leads to Higher Income

Great news via HBR’s Daily Stat!

Greater happiness is associated with higher future income, research shows. A one-point increase in people’s assessment of their happiness on a five-point scale was linked to a 3% higher income five years later, according to a study cited by Saatchi & Saatchi.

Source: Small Actions Big Impact: Foundations of the Personal Sustainability Project (PDF)

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