I nte r nati o nal e n g LI s h lan g uag e testi n g syste m

gravitate toward material items.  But personal happiness can never be achieved 

through such things as work, success and wealth.  Although these things may be 

nice ‘extras’, it is argued that healthy relationships with family, friends and col-

leagues are the true secrets to personal happiness.  This will be shown be analyz-

ing the often lonely lives of many wealthy celebrities as well as the advice of older 

people who speak from experience.

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As seen above, wealth cannot buy true happiness and this is a realization that all 

too often comes in old age.  It is true, family, friends and colleagues and the rela-

tionships formed with them are the genuine catalysts to lasting happiness.  Thus,