“No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too, according to new research published online in the Journal of Happiness Studies. People who work hard at improving a skill or ability, such as mastering a math problem or learning to drive, may experience stress in the moment, but experience greater happiness on a daily basis and longer term, the study suggests.” - Amit Patel

"And what’s striking is that you don’t have to reach your goal to see the benefits to your happiness and well-being." - Clare Dibble