The article "The Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success?" by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Laura King, and Ed Diener explores the relationship between happiness and success. The authors propose a conceptual model suggesting that happiness not only leads to success but also that positive affect (PA) generates success. They review three types of evidence—cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental—to support their model. The findings indicate that happiness is associated with and precedes numerous successful outcomes and behaviors. The evidence suggests that positive affect may be the cause of many desirable characteristics, resources, and successes correlated with happiness. The article discusses limitations, empirical issues, and future research directions, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions in people's long-term flourishing.The article "The Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success?" by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Laura King, and Ed Diener explores the relationship between happiness and success. The authors propose a conceptual model suggesting that happiness not only leads to success but also that positive affect (PA) generates success. They review three types of evidence—cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental—to support their model. The findings indicate that happiness is associated with and precedes numerous successful outcomes and behaviors. The evidence suggests that positive affect may be the cause of many desirable characteristics, resources, and successes correlated with happiness. The article discusses limitations, empirical issues, and future research directions, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions in people's long-term flourishing.