I was in Bangalore, India a couple days ago to present Kavana her Rolex and meet with Saleem and the team.

Kavana, the young woman who won this year’s Rolex challenge told me how much “happier” she is since she started running and getting into shape….and started “chasing her goals.”

Over dinner with Saleem, we discussed how several people in his office are already focused on winning the next Rolex challenge.

And Saleem said, “this challenge is good because it helps people think about their goals, and going after a goal is difficult, but that “difficulty” leads to positive self esteem, pride and ultimately, “happiness.”

Saleem is restoring a 1953 USA Army jeep … this has become an enjoyable hobby for him.

Recently, Sophie read me a great article on Warren Buffet.

I am from Omaha, Nebraska and remember seeing Buffett out and about when I was a kid, 25-30 years ago, and I know well the places, restaurants discussed in the article..

It’s interesting to consider how he seems to define happiness.

According to the article, although he is worth 45 billion dollars, his annual personal spending is less than $150,000 a year.

He drives a 2006 Cadillac and lives in the same home he has for a long time.

Think about it …. he is worth 45 billion dollars, but drives an old car and lives in the same house he has for years and spends less than $150,000 a year on living and personal expenses.

According to the article he gains pleasure from the simple things in life like his work and playing bridge with his friends. 

Our world today, we are constantly hammered by the advertisements, media … telling us what will make us happier…

What about…

Just finding pleasure in going to the gym, getting into shape, going for a hike, learning a new language, a new hobby …

Maybe do something different today than you have ever done before…

But most importantly, take pleasure in the simple things in our lives.