Have you ever hit a big goal\u2014a successful project, an impressive KPI\u2014yet still felt empty inside? Leadership isn\u2019t just about chasing achievements\u2014it\u2019s about living a life worth living. In Chapter 4 of Rising Above – Mastering Success & Complete Happiness, Coach T\u01b0\u1eddng Hu\u00e2n poses a bold question: \u201cWhy choose between success and happiness when you can have both right now?\u201d With the \u201c8 Happiness Mindsets,\u201d the book offers an escape for new leaders wrestling with stress, middle managers drained by pressure, and senior leaders losing touch with family or themselves.
\nThough the OCR excerpt doesn\u2019t list the 8 mindsets explicitly, the book\u2019s themes suggest they include gratitude, letting go, living in the present, self-acceptance, finding small joys, nurturing relationships, living with purpose, and maintaining balance. These aren\u2019t lofty ideals\u2014they\u2019re practical \u201cremedies\u201d you can apply today. Coach T\u01b0\u1eddng Hu\u00e2n emphasizes: \u201cComplete happiness comes when every aspect of your life is in harmony.\u201d<\/p>\n
Consider Huy\u00ean\u2019s story (page 255)\u2014a nearly 40-year-old manager who faltered in work and investments. Serving meditation retreatants for 10 days, she learned to let go of expectations, focus on the moment, and find joy in giving. The result? She regained peace and strengthened ties with family and colleagues. For new leaders, gratitude helps you value small steps\u2014a staff compliment fuels your drive. Middle managers use letting go to stop micromanaging, delegating wisely. Senior leaders learn to live in the present, unburdened by past failures or future worries.<\/p>\n
Picture this: you\u2019re a middle manager who just finished a major report, but your exhausted team skips the celebration. Instead of dismay, apply the \u201csmall joys\u201d mindset\u2014buy coffee for everyone and chat for 15 minutes. The outcome? Smiles and stronger bonds. Rising Above doesn\u2019t just teach team leadership\u2014it guides you to lead your own emotions.<\/p>\n
The book suggests a simple practice: each morning, write three things you\u2019re grateful for\u2014your team\u2019s support, your health, or a fresh day of possibilities. For new leaders, this counters early fears by focusing on positives. Middle managers ease stress caught between upper and lower ranks. Senior leaders rediscover joy lost in endless meetings.<\/p>\n
What makes these 8 mindsets unique? They\u2019re not just personal tools\u2014they ripple to your team. Living with gratitude inspires staff to do the same. Letting go of unnecessary pressure teaches your team to work with ease. Try this: at your next meeting, start with \u201cThanks for your hard work\u201d instead of critique\u2014you\u2019ll see the vibe shift.<\/p>\n
Another example from the book: V\u2019s story (page 262) of receiving an extra 10,000 VND from a fruit seller. That small joy lasted all day, boosting her work efficiency. For leaders, happiness doesn\u2019t need to be grand\u2014it\u2019s in moments you choose positivity. Ask yourself: when did you last feel truly happy? If it\u2019s been too long, Rising Above is your guide to reclaim it.<\/p>\n
Start now: pick one mindset (like self-acceptance) and practice it for a week. When you err, say, \u201cI\u2019m learning,\u201d not \u201cI failed.\u201d Leaders aren\u2019t perfect\u2014they\u2019re people who find happiness amid flaws. Rising Above is your door to escape pressure and rediscover joy\u2014are you ready to step through?<\/p>\n