In the final episode of this special four-part WORDS MATTER series on FOCUS, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, explores the powerful distinction between happiness and joy. With the widely embraced quote, “Happiness is a journey, not a destination,” she challenges the traditional mindset of chasing happiness through external achievements and instead encourages listeners to cultivate joy as a daily practice.

Deanna breaks down why happiness is fleeting, how joy remains unshakable, and why both can exist simultaneously—even in life’s hardest moments. She shares practical tools to shift focus, redefine success, and find fulfillment in the process rather than waiting for a finish line.

What Listeners Will Learn:

• The difference between happiness and joy—and why it matters
• How external achievements can’t create lasting fulfillment
• Why joy is always present, even in life’s storms
• How gratitude and mindset shifts wire the brain to seek joy
• Practical steps to redefine success and enjoy the journey itself

Memorable Quotes:

• “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” - Alfred D. Souza
• “If we tie our happiness to perfect conditions, it will always feel temporary, conditional, and out of our control.”
• “Joy isn’t a replacement for struggle, but a companion to it.”
• “No matter what storm you’re going through, joy hasn’t disappeared—it’s just behind the clouds.”
• “You don’t have to wait for life to be perfect before you allow yourself to fully embrace joy.”
• “Success isn’t about reaching the summit—it’s about who you are becoming along the way.”
• “Your focus shapes your direction. Your direction fuels your momentum. And that momentum is what moves you forward.”

This episode inspires listeners to shift their focus from chasing happiness to embracing joy, redefining success, and learning to fully experience the journey, not just the destination.

Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.

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