If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.

Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?

Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.

We all know that money can’t buy happiness. No matter how much we earn, or how nice our clothing or cars or toys are, none of it will make us happier. 【小题1】 And the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury (奢侈) items before we realize this.

So what will bring us happiness? 【小题2】 These three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they have, what their lives are like, and how happy they are.

【小题3】 We have a human need to be close to other human beings. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy. So take time to stay with your loved ones, to tell them what they mean to you, to listen to them.

Positive thinking can lead to happiness too. In fact, optimism and self-confidence are some of the indicators (迹象) of people who lead happy lives. So remember to get into the habit of squashing (排除) all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones.【小题4】

The state we enter when we are completely focused on the work or task before us will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. People find greatest enjoyment not when they are doing mindless work, but when they are absorbed in a mindful challenge.【小题5】 Turn off the TV, get outside and do something that truly attract you.

You’ve been given the Three Secrets to Happiness. Don’t waste them.

We all know that early birds get more things done by making the most out of their mornings and setting the day right for successful completion of all goals and tasks. 【小题1】 Successful people not only have healthy morning habits, they also know how to finish off their day right. Here are some habits that can help plan a more productive tomorrow:

1. Read a book. Successful people read daily. 【小题2】 By reading daily, they can achieve better results in their professional and personal lives. Reading will not only make you more likely to succeed, but if you do it before going to bed, it can really help you to reduce stress and progressively calm you down.

2. Unplug from social media. At the end of each working day, the most important thing is to switch off distractions such as WeChat, emails and messaging to create some time for yourself.

【小题3】 Go to bed earlier, take a bath, go to that cooking class you have been putting off for so long, or spend quality time with the person you love.

4. Organize the following day. 【小题4】 It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do, so why not write them all down in a journal or a to-do list? Successful people know the importance of a well-planned day and this allows them to enjoy themselves in the evening. So before you go to bed, grab a planner or a notebook and write down your 3 most important goals for tomorrow. 【小题5】