Andy RooneyEveryone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
About This Quote
This quote is about how you can have more happiness if you learn to enjoy the process, not just the end result. Happiness comes from the process of learning new things, conquering fears, and self-discovering. While you're trying to reach the top of the mountain, you're actually experiencing all of the happiness along the way.
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