the one common factor prevalent at most, if not all, of these companies was an air of sadness that occurred at some point during my tenure. the frustration was there in good times and bad, and many people felt it. some left the places they lived and worked, but the large majority just ignored or tolerated it. while the focus of this book is more weighted to dealing with happiness and success in the workplace, you will find that many of the good and bad behaviors, themes,and solutions also apply to our behavior, happiness, and certain bad behaviors that upset colleagues at work can also upset our friends, spouses, and kids at home. i know that at times this certainly applies to me