Marci Shimoff, a contributing author of the phenomenal book “The Secret”, is also one of the most successful self-help authors for women with bestsellers including “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul”, “Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul”, and “Happy for No Reason”.

Books aren’t the only way Marci has made a name for herself. She has been on more than 500 radio and television shows, has been interviewed for more than 100 newspapers, and she has written articles for popular magazines like “Ladies’ Home Journal” and “Woman’s World”.

So interested is Marci Shimoff in the development and motivation of others that she helped found the Transformational Leadership Council, on which she also serves as a board member. The council helps over 10 million people in the world of self-development.

Marci has known since the 1970’s that she wanted to make a career out of professional speaking. Back in 1970, most people had never even heard of a career in public speaking. Why would anyone want to talk for a living? Marci wasn’t discouraged, though. In fact, her father was the one who told her to do whatever would make her happy.

Happiness isn’t found in success, as Marci would be quick to tell you. There are a lot of miserable people in the world who appear successful and perfect on the outside. Inside, they’re longing for more in life. Money isn’t the answer. Build success; build wealth, right? Build wealth; build happiness? Certainly not.

Have you ever stopped to notice how many rich people are using their money for the betterment of others? Sure, they may have a magnificent estate, a fancy car, a jet, or a number of other luxury items, but those things are just that: things. They can be destroyed by wind, water, and fire, and they don’t return love.

“Happy for No Reason” is a book that was born out of the misery of others. One statistic shows that of the people on the “Forbes Wealthiest People in America” list, 40% are less happy than average Americans. Obviously money isn’t the answer.

“I’ll be happy when…” also isn’t the answer. People who are always looking for outside fulfillment will never truly be happy. Those who are 100% satisfied are those whose happiness comes from within. They are people whose happiness comes for “no reason” at all.