There is one sure way to get what you want.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen used to say, “will what God wills” and you’ll always get what you want.

For the less religious, the same principle applies – accept more things and be happier.

This is not to say don’t have goals, ambitions and drive.  Perhaps you know people who never relent until they get what they want only to find out that what they wanted didn’t make them happy for very long.

The secret is to have many victories of time – not just one.  The Olympian who works a lifetime for a medal they may not win can leave them feeling worthless for the rest of their lives if they haven’t learned to savor smaller successes along the way.

And here’s the great revelation.

Getting what you want feels the same no matter whether the accomplishment is major or minor.

To cultivate that feeling of pride and self-satisfaction that we all seek, learn to savor many small accomplishments over time rather than withholding satisfaction until or unless you accomplish your goal.

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