Happiness in 21st-century America is subject to an elaborate game -- comparing yourself to others, working on long-term life goals, and most importantly, pursuing the supposedly endless happiness that comes with money. While all these societally reinforced ideas can provide short-term bursts of happiness, a growing body of science and the state of our contemporary society demonstrate that this self-improvement trifecta doesn't bring sustained happiness. We'll investigate how was this framework for happiness was created, (hint: capitalism), how our brain processes happiness, and most importantly, how you can break out of the pressure to "succeed" and find satisfaction in whatever life you choose to lead.