So how do we stay excited about being alive in the face of all the challenges that life presents? We build ourselves a bag of inspirational tricks, that’s what. Here are a few to get you back on the track of a life lived well - full of joy, enthusiasm and excitement.

Martin Seligman, father of the fascinating field of positive psychology, says that while it’s true that 60% of our happiness is dictated by our genetics and environment, a full 40% is entirely under our own control.

There are plenty of hacks in the business world, but there's a difference between freeing yourself from busy work and cutting corners. This is where the importance of sweat equity comes in.