The U.S. is unique and so are its citizens. Founded on the principles of freedom and democracy, it encourages and incentivizes individualism, ingenuity, and entrepreneurism. So, how do you find success and happiness in a place built on individual aspiration and responsibility? Discover the eight key mindsets of a happy American—mindsets that anyone can adopt and grow to achieve successand fulfillment in this exceptional country.

The distinctly American emphasis on the individual’s pursuit of happiness makes all the difference in how Americans think about and live their lives in the 21st century.

Simply put, the United States was the first country on the planet that was consciously invented for the purpose of “pursuing happiness.” It says so right in the founding document. Americans were committed to a place where everyone could pursue happiness.

American society protects your life and gives you liberty so that you, as an individual, can pursue happiness. It’s a remarkable formula, and this is the only country where this is the mission statement.

The distinctly American emphasis on the individual’s pursuit of happiness makes all the difference in how Americans think about and live their lives in the 21st century.

Simply put, the United States was the first country on the planet that was consciously invented for the purpose of “pursuing happiness.” It says so right in the founding document. Americans were committed to a place where everyone could pursue happiness.

American society protects your life and gives you liberty so that you, as an individual, can pursue happiness. It’s a remarkable formula, and this is the only country where this is the mission statement.