Happiness Isn’t The Goal
Happiness Isn’t The Goal
Life of Purpose Is
Costa Rica sells happiness like a souvenir. But what if chasing it is exactly what keeps you from living a meaningful life? How to Avoid Happiness in Costa Rica is a guide for those who are done with surface-level dreams and ready for something deeper.
It’s not about avoiding joy—it’s about stopping the endless pursuit of it and building a life anchored in purpose, presence, and integrity. Part memoir. Part mindset shift. Part field guide. This book challenges the idea that happiness is the finish line and shows you how to stop running in circles—so you can start living on purpose.
In This Book, You’ll Discover
Why the pursuit of happiness is keeping you stuck How to trade expectation for appreciation The mindset shifts that lead to a life of meaning Practical lessons from living, working, and learning in Costa Rica How to create a life that matters—wherever you are
Brian Hughes
Brian Hughes is a writer, entrepreneur, and reluctant expat who swapped the rat race for rainforests. After decades of chasing success on someone else’s terms, he found that real fulfillment only comes when purpose leads the way. Now based in Costa Rica, Brian writes about mindset, meaning, and building a life of intention. This is his first book.