We all talk about the importance of being happy - but what really is the secret recipe to not just get happy, but also stay happy? Well it is easier than you may think.... Social psychologist, Shawn Achor became famous with his TED talk on Happiness and here is what he said: Success does not lead to happiness - happiness is the root of success Most of us are programed to think just the opposite - we need to have success first and then ( and only then) will we find happiness.