Whether it is the pursuit of increasing material wealth, the ultimate relationship, the quest for physical perfection or any of a myriad of possibilities in your modern world, happiness is not to be found inherently in these things. These things can however, prove to be invaluable in their power to bring enhancement to the lives of those who indulge in the opportunities that these external activities provide.
However, they will only bring enhancement to an individual who is at peace with life. An individual who is not, will certainly not find happiness in sources outside of themselves...