We ate lunch and perused the luxurious boutique shops. When I was a college student in southern California, a group of my friends wanted to go to the infamous Rodeo Drive for the day. Armed with this knowledge, you can make new choices that are more likely to lead to a truly happy life. This psychological concept is known as adaptation and we will explore this more today. Here is today’s Big Idea: Research shows that new circumstances or new purchases rarely bring the lasting happiness that people think they will bring. Extensive global research on happiness exists, and understanding how happiness works is a key life leadership skill that has enormous implications for your life and your family.