- Only 12% of Americans describe themselves as 'very happy,' according to a recent Wall Street Journal-NORC poll.
- Happiest Americans tend to be older, value community, close personal relationships, and believe in God.
- Fitness is a common interest among the very happy.
- Overwhelmingly, the very happy value strong relationships such as marriage.
- The very happy don't attach high importance to money.
They’re the Happiest People in America. We Called Them to Ask Why.
Only 12% of respondents in a recent WSJ poll said they were ‘very happy.’ We called to ask what makes them different.
Aaron Zitner
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