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Dan Gilbert, TED talk speaker, in the TED talk “The Surprising Science of Happiness” claims, we tend to overrate any horrible situation. In addition, he states that we have the capacity to synthesize happiness, or in other words, accept the things we cannot change by finding a way to be happy. Dan Gilbert documents his point extensively, and it is important to add that overcoming adversity can create a lasting satisfaction. Emily Smith states that “People who have a purpose in life rate their satisfaction with life higher, even when they were feeling bad, than those who did not have a clearly defined purpose.” Although others may disagree with much that Emily Smith says, some endorse her final conclusion that overcoming adversity can create a lasting satisfaction. Roko Belic, a documentary screenplay writer, in his documentary, Happy, states, “40% of our happiness make up accounts for our situation.” Roko Belic’s statement is another example that overcoming adversity can create a lasting