Here’s what former general manager Bob Myers says about Golden State NBA basketball great Stephen Curry:

“I always told him I was so jealous of him.  Not the money, not the fame, but how happy he approaches each day.  That’s a skill, and that’s also leadership”.

The thing about happiness is you can’t think yourself into joy – you have to act it out even when you don’t feel like it.

My students sometimes ask why are you always in a good mood and I answer because I know I am going to be with you.  Sometimes we can overcome the pitfalls that come our way and affect our good nature.  But all that doesn’t take place in the mind alone – we have to act happy to be happy.

So starting the traditional beginning of summer with determination to lift the mood of others using enthusiasm and gratitude is something we can do by hitting the start button and not trying to overthink our way into it.

“The more you give to others, the more you get back — not just in success, but in joy. I’ve learned that bringing happiness to people around you brings purpose to everything you do.” – Steph Curry