I believe this was the first time anyone asked me how I achieved happiness...

Margaret, another woman on the Bluebird counsel of experts, says:

Given the dearth of inquiry toward women and their personal experience with happiness, I found Ariel's research revolutionary.  I am a person who is resilient in spite of hardship and I make happiness a key factor in decision making. But I believe this was the first time in my life that anyone--friend, family, or professional--asked me how I achieved happiness.  The other women in the group were diverse in personal experience, so I heard a rich variety of opinions not only on ways to attain happiness, but also the importance such a goal may or may not deserve.