We all want to be successful, though climbing a ladder not suited to you only defeats the purpose. We can learn an important lesson from introverts, in that working differently does not mean you aren't working just as hard, if not harder, than others. When it comes to true satisfaction in one's work life, introverts would argue that the secret to happiness is challenging conventional approaches and accepting your unique strengths.

Read more about putting perfectionism in its place, and how comparison wreaks havoc on joy. 

This Introvert's Secret to Happiness: Be Less "Successful" 

Happiness Posts is published by Darin M. Klemchuk founder of Klemchuk PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located in Dallas, Texas and co-founder of Engage Workspace for Lawyers, a coworking space for lawyers. He also publishes the Ideate (law) and Elevate (law firm culture) blogs. You can find more information about his law practice at his firm bio and also at his BioSite.