7. In life, people should pursue to do what is good and right, not only for themselves but for others around them. Happiness does come into play when talking about the wellbeing of ourselves and others and we should definitely pursue it. This includes setting up a secure home for your family and making sure they can be taken care of. Like in the movie, people should pursue a career that can hold up against one’s needs, but also one that you enjoy doing. Chris Gardner was good with math and a people person so choosing to attempt to become a stockbroker, which required both of those abilities, was a favorable decision that matched his and his son’s needs. Life without happiness is dull and not worth living, so for the wellbeing of someone’s psychological element happiness needs to be sought after.